Bolivar township is located in Benton County Indiana. Bolivar township has a 2024 population of 1,168. Bolivar township is currently growing at a rate of 0.78% annually and its population has increased by 1.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,156 in 2020.
The average household income in Bolivar township is $74,347 with a poverty rate of 8.32%. The median age in Bolivar township is 40.4 years: 35.6 years for males, and 43.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bolivar township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 862 | 91.51% |
| Two or more races | 59 | 6.26% |
| Other race | 12 | 1.27% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.96% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 405 | 2.33 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Married | 174 | 2.78 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
| Non Family | 123 | 1.04 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Female | 71 | 3.01 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Male | 37 | 3.16 | 73 | 27 |
2.72
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
67.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35 | 5.85% |
| Associates Degree | 46 | 7.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 86 | 14.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 50 | 8.36% |
| High School Graduate | 216 | 36.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 5.35% |
| Some College | 133 | 22.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 541 | 492 | 129 |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 26 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 28 | 13 | 7 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,250 | $0 | $56,389 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,861 | $77,917 | $49,688 |
| High School Graduate | $45,556 | $47,083 | $29,531 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,917 | $30,083 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,500 | $54,125 | $46,103 |
| Some College | $41,625 | $71,667 | $37,411 |
$47,500
Average Earnings
$54,125
Average Male
$46,103
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.91% of Bolivar township residents speak only English, while 2.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 850 | 75 | 8.82% |
| Multiple | 59 | 3 | 5.08% |
8.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.38%
Male Poverty Rate
11.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bolivar township is White, with 8.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bolivar township is Multiple, with 5.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.96% |
| Some College | 6.7% |
| High School | 6.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.28% |
| Male Employed | 4.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,750 | $86,565 |
| Households | $65,250 | $74,347 |
| Married Families | $92,273 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $42,970 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
41.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
67
Number of Veterans
67
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Korea | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55 | 8.63% |
| Other Race | 12 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.1%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.18%
Born in Bolivar township
97.98%
Native Born
2.02%
Foreign Born
2.02%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.98% of Bolivar township residents were born in the United States, with 77.18% having been born in Indiana. 2.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,213 | 9 | 0.75% |
| 2028 | 1,204 | 9 | 0.75% |
| 2027 | 1,195 | 9 | 0.76% |
| 2026 | 1,186 | 9 | 0.76% |
| 2025 | 1,177 | 9 | 0.77% |
| 2024 | 1,168 | 9 | 0.78% |
| 2023 | 1,159 | 9 | 0.78% |
| 2022 | 1,150 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2021 | 1,151 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 1,156 | -64 | -5.25% |
| 2019 | 1,220 | 12 | 0.99% |
| 2018 | 1,208 | 4 | 0.33% |
| 2017 | 1,204 | -4 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 1,208 | -4 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 1,212 | -4 | -0.33% |
| 2014 | 1,216 | -6 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 1,222 | -10 | -0.81% |
| 2012 | 1,232 | -5 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 1,237 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1,237 | 0 | 0% |