Village · New York
Bolivar, New York
Bolivar, village, in Allegany County, New York. Bolivar had 1,005 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,010 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,124 (±178). GEOID 3607190.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,005
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,010 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,124 ±178
Median household income
$56,413
±$7,286 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$71,900
±$13,827 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$461
±$147 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Bolivar and what county is it in?
Bolivar is a village in Allegany County, New York. It covers 0.8 square miles of land, 1,267 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bolivar lies entirely within the Town of Bolivar, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bolivar, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,005 people lived in Bolivar on July 1, 2025, down 2.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020 Census counted 1,010 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,124 (±178).
| Measure | Bolivar | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,124 ±178 | 47,159 | +250 |
| Households | 456 ±73 | 17,710 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.46 ±0.31 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 492 ±78 | 23,540 | no clear change |
Bolivar's population since 2000
From 1,173 in 2000 to 1,005 in 2025: down 14.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bolivar as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bolivar?
The median resident of Bolivar is 37.3 years old; 24.3% are under 18 and 16.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.1%.
| Measure | Bolivar | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 ±4.0 | 38.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.3% ±4.8 pts | 19.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.3% ±4.5 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Male | 50.2% ±4.0 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 2.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.5% ±3.0 pts | 92.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±3.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.7% ±1.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.5% ±3.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 17.6% ±4.9 pts | 16.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.5% ±1.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.0% ±5.4 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.5% ±8.9 pts | 24.9% | +11.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.9% ±4.1 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.4% ±6.6 pts | 87.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.5% ±6.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bolivar earn?
Half of Bolivar's 456 households earn less than $56,413 a year (±$7,286), against $62,869 in Allegany County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $49,921 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bolivar | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,413 ±$7,286 | $62,869 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,844 ±$7,234 | $76,480 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,297 ±$3,672 | $29,954 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.7% ±10.4 pts | 16.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.0% ±11.8 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.2% ±9.2 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% ±3.8 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.8% ±4.0 pts | 86.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bolivar?
Owners occupy 65.6% of Bolivar's occupied homes and renters 34.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $71,900 by its owner (±$13,827). The median renter pays $461 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Bolivar | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $71,900 ±$13,827 | $101,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $461 ±$147 | $763 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 17.8% ±14.7 pts | 38.9% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,078 ±$186 | $1,243 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.6% ±8.6 pts | 79.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.4% ±8.6 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Housing units | 492 ±78 | 23,540 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±13.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.5% ±10.3 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.6% ±8.0 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.2% ±0.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 62.8% ±7.7 pts | 31.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 18.4% ±7.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bolivar building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Bolivar in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 2.0 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bolivar work and get to work?
68.2% of Bolivar's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.0%.
| Measure | Bolivar | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.9% ±5.8 pts | 53.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.0% ±5.4 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 68.2% ±9.9 pts | 75.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.6% ±4.5 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±8.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 8.4% ±4.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.6% ±9.1 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.3 min ±2.4 | 22.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bolivar?
No census tract lies mostly in Bolivar; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9512.01Allegany County | 2,332 | $54,500 |
| Tract 9512.02Allegany County | 2,456 | $56,229 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bolivar) · Census block assignment files
How does Bolivar compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bolivar is the 10,234th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 417th-most populous of 594 in New York.
Bolivar ranks 1,464th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 417th | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,026th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 611th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 1,464th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 1,545th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 1,635th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 1,515th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 193rd | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 847th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,400th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,292nd | 1,639 |
| Travel time to work | 1,257th | 1,652 |
Bolivar's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare Bolivar with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bolivar?
20 of the 57 figures for Bolivar on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bolivar are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bolivar.