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, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

972

Median Agei

50.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.6%910

Two or More

3.9%38

Hispanic/Latino

2.2%21

Other

0.3%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%25

High School Diploma

35.2%257

Some College (<1 yr)

10.3%75

Some College (1+ yr)

12.3%90

Associate's Degree

9.2%67

Bachelor's Degree

19.9%145

Master's Degree

6.7%49

Professional Degree

0.5%4

HS or Higher

97.5%

BA or Higher

27.1%

Graduate+

7.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$193,200

Median Renti

$851

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.1%317

Renter-Occupied

22.9%94

Total Units

427

Homeownership

77.1%

Vacancy Rate

3.7%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

8.2%26

$100K–$150K

15.1%48

$150K–$200K

30.6%97

$200K–$300K

41%130

$300K–$500K

4.4%14

$1M+

0.6%2

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.9%4

2000–2009

4.4%19

1990–1999

1.9%8

1980–1989

3.7%16

1970–1979

15.7%67

1960–1969

22.5%96

1950–1959

10.1%43

1940–1949

6.3%27

1939 or earlier

34.4%147

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.9%316

Electricity

20%82

Wood

2.4%10

Fuel Oil

0.7%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,375

Mean Household Incomei

$79,038

Per Capita Incomei

$35,209

Poverty Ratei

4.5%

Unemploymenti

1.2%

Labor Forcei

482

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.7%7

$10K–$15K

1%4

$15K–$20K

7.8%32

$20K–$25K

1.7%7

$25K–$30K

3.6%15

$30K–$35K

7.5%31

$35K–$40K

2.7%11

$40K–$45K

2.9%12

$45K–$50K

4.9%20

$50K–$60K

12.7%52

$60K–$75K

9.5%39

$75K–$100K

16.3%67

$100K–$125K

7.3%30

$125K–$150K

10.2%42

$150K–$200K

6.8%28

$200K+

3.4%14

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

473

Avg. Commutei

22.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

476

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

67(8.2% of civilian adults)