State
County
Land Area (mi²)
8.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
594.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.17%
Growth Since 2010
-10.98%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Bolivar, Tennessee Population 2021
4,822
Bolivar is a city located in Hardeman County Tennessee. It is also the county seat of Hardeman County. With a 2020 population of 4,822, it is the 104th largest city in Tennessee and the 4860th largest city in the United States . Bolivar is currently declining at a rate of -1.17% annually and its population has decreased by -10.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,417 in 2010. Bolivar reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 8 miles, Bolivar has a population density of 594 people per square mile.
The average household income in Bolivar is $45,835 with a poverty rate of 27.92%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $609 per month, and the median house value is $94,400. The median age in Bolivar is 45.4 years, 42.6 years for males, and 46.2 years for females.
Bolivar Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bolivarwas:
- Black or African American: 60.64%
- White: 36.10%
- Two or more races: 1.71%
- Native American: 1.13%
- Asian: 0.32%
- Other race: 0.10%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Bolivar, Tennessee is 4,822 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 4,936.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 5,417.
Bolivar, Tennessee Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,051 | 60.64% |
| White | 1,816 | 36.10% |
| Two or More Races | 86 | 1.71% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 57 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.32% |
| Some Other Race | 5 | 0.10% |
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Bolivar Population by Race
Bolivar Population Pyramid $2021
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Bolivar Population by Age
Bolivar Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,224 | 2.12 | 57.5 |
| Non Family | 1,041 | 1.02 | 46.6 |
| Married | 602 | 2.93 | 84.6 |
| Female | 459 | 3.09 | 47.1 |
| Male | 122 | 3.9 | 55.7 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
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Bolivar Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 133 | 3.85% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 413 | 11.94% |
| High School Graduate | 1,692 | 48.92% |
| Some College | 562 | 16.25% |
| Associates Degree | 260 | 7.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 226 | 6.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 173 | 5.00% |
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Bolivar Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Bolivar Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,914 | 1,547 | 148 |
| White | 1,447 | 1,268 | 220 |
| Native American | 45 | 45 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 32 | |
| Asian | 16 | 16 | 9 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
Bolivar Educational Attainment by Race
Bolivar Earnings by Educational Attainment
Bolivar Language by Age
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Bolivar Language
99.04% of Bolivar residents speak only English, while 0.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.51% of the population.
Bolivar Language
Bolivar Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,015 | 1,120 | 37.15% |
| White | 1,698 | 223 | 13.13% |
| Multiple | 86 | 17 | 19.77% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 100.00% |
27.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.62%
Male Poverty Rate
31.62%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bolivar
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bolivar is Hispanic, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bolivar is White, with 13.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.30%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.53%.
Bolivar Poverty
Bolivar Poverty Rate by Education
Bolivar Marital Status
Marriage Rates
31.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.9%
Male Marriage Rate
25.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Bolivar Married by Age and Sex
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Bolivar Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Bolivar Marital Status by Race
Bolivar Marital Status
Bolivar Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 185 | 11.65% |
| Black | 105 | 4.70% |
| Native American | 28 | 49.12% |
| Asian | 7 | 43.75% |
Bolivar Veterans by Race
Bolivar Veterans by Education
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10.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
Bolivar Veterans by Education
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47%
Labor Force Participation
37.4%
Employment Rate
20.4%
Unemployment Rate
Bolivar Employment by Age
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Bolivar Employment by Race
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Bolivar Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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90.48%
Born in Bolivar
99.64%
Native Born
0.36%
Foreign Born
0.18%
Non Citizen
0.18%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.64% of Bolivar residents were born in the United States, with 90.48% having been born in Tennessee. 0.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Bolivar Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,822 | -57 | -1.17% |
| 2020 | 4,879 | -57 | -1.15% |
| 2019 | 4,936 | -57 | -1.14% |
| 2018 | 4,993 | -95 | -1.87% |
| 2017 | 5,088 | -34 | -0.66% |
| 2016 | 5,122 | 73 | 1.45% |
| 2015 | 5,049 | -68 | -1.33% |
| 2014 | 5,117 | -100 | -1.92% |
| 2013 | 5,217 | -54 | -1.02% |
| 2012 | 5,271 | -52 | -0.98% |
| 2011 | 5,323 | -25 | -0.47% |
| 2010 | 5,348 | -454 | -0.81% |
| 2000 | 5,802 | -167 | -0.28% |
| 1990 | 5,969 | -628 | -1.00% |
| 1980 | 6,597 | -77 | -0.12% |
| 1970 | 6,674 | 3,336 | 7.17% |
| 1960 | 3,338 | 0.00% |