Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bolivar, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,170

Median Agei

34.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.4%10,211

Hispanic/Latino

3.6%406

Two or More

3.3%366

Black

0.9%97

Asian

0.4%40

Other

0.3%30

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%373

High School Diploma

26.9%1,813

Some College (<1 yr)

10.2%687

Some College (1+ yr)

10.2%684

Associate's Degree

9.6%644

Bachelor's Degree

16%1,076

Master's Degree

7.3%494

Professional Degree

1.3%90

Doctorate

3.2%218

HS or Higher

90.3%

BA or Higher

27.9%

Graduate+

11.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$201,600

Median Renti

$812

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54%2,417

Renter-Occupied

46%2,058

Total Units

5,085

Homeownership

54%

Vacancy Rate

12%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%63

$50K–$100K

3.4%82

$100K–$150K

15.3%370

$150K–$200K

28%676

$200K–$300K

33.8%817

$300K–$500K

12.7%308

$500K–$1M

3.4%82

$1M+

0.8%19

Rent Distribution

Under $500

192

$500–$750

711

$750–$1,000

667

$1,000–$1,250

148

$1,250–$1,500

141

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%77

2010–2019

8.8%450

2000–2009

17.3%879

1990–1999

12.3%627

1980–1989

17.1%871

1970–1979

13.7%698

1960–1969

16.8%856

1950–1959

3.5%177

1940–1949

4.4%224

1939 or earlier

4.4%226

Heating Fuel

Electricity

86.9%3,890

Bottled/LP Gas

9.3%418

Utility Gas

1.9%83

Solar

0.9%42

Wood

0.6%29

No Fuel

0.3%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,622

Mean Household Incomei

$72,266

Per Capita Incomei

$29,785

Poverty Ratei

17.1%

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

5,226

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%122

$10K–$15K

7.5%337

$15K–$20K

6.4%287

$20K–$25K

8.7%390

$25K–$30K

7.1%317

$30K–$35K

3.6%160

$35K–$40K

2.6%117

$40K–$45K

3.8%172

$45K–$50K

7.9%352

$50K–$60K

8.2%365

$60K–$75K

7.7%344

$75K–$100K

9.8%440

$100K–$125K

9.2%410

$125K–$150K

5.9%262

$150K–$200K

5.2%234

$200K+

3.7%166

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$396/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

22 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers48 homes91% occupied$396/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $49,622/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

69%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

31%

Who Receives This Housing

78% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4% of subsidized households are minority

52% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

69% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2071.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Guatemala

Canada

Mexico

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,953

Avg. Commutei

22.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,982

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

511(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.7%Insured

11.3%Uninsured