Village · Ohio
Bolivar, Ohio
Bolivar, village, in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Bolivar had 970 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,000 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 972 (±176). GEOID 3907594.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
970
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,000 · ACS 2020-2024: 972 ±176
Median household income
$69,375
±$21,237 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$193,200
±$17,642 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$851
±$30 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Bolivar and what county is it in?
Bolivar is a village in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It covers 0.9 square miles of land, 1,058 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bolivar is in the New Philadelphia-Dover, OH micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Bolivar lies entirely within Lawrence Township (Tuscarawas County), a township 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 970 people lived in Bolivar on July 1, 2025, down 3.2% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 1,000 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 972 (±176).
| Measure | Bolivar | Tuscarawas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 972 ±176 | 92,385 | no clear change |
| Households | 411 ±84 | 38,492 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.12 ±0.27 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 427 ±88 | 40,913 | no clear change |
Bolivar's population since 2000
From 894 in 2000 to 970 in 2025: up 8.5%. 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 50.9 years old; 16.4% are under 18 and 30.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.9%.
| Measure | Bolivar | Tuscarawas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.9 ±8.9 | 41.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.4% ±5.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 30.1% ±7.2 pts | 20.2% | – |
| Male | 50.3% ±5.1 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% ±2.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.6% ±4.3 pts | 91.9% | −5.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±2.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5% ±2.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.4% ±2.8 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2% ±2.7 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 11.5% ±4.9 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.6% ±4.8 pts | 8.5% | +6.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.5% ±2.1 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.1% ±6.0 pts | 19.8% | +9.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3% ±2.7 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.5% ±4.1 pts | 89.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
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 411 households earn less than $69,375 a year (±$21,237), against $65,044 in Tuscarawas County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $74,611 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Bolivar | Tuscarawas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,375 ±$21,237 | $65,044 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,038 ±$11,680 | $80,287 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,209 ±$4,738 | $33,617 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.1% ±3.4 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.7% ±10.7 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.9% ±8.8 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% ±8.7 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.6% ±8.7 pts | 85.3% | – |
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 77.1% of Bolivar's occupied homes and renters 22.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $193,200 by its owner (±$17,642). The median renter pays $851 a month including utilities, and 49.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bolivar | Tuscarawas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $193,200 ±$17,642 | $185,400 | +$42,194 |
| Median gross rent | $851 ±$30 | $908 | −$90 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.4% ±28.7 pts | 35.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,320 ±$74 | $1,321 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.1% ±9.9 pts | 68.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.9% ±9.9 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Housing units | 427 ±88 | 40,913 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±11.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±31.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.8% ±9.3 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±8.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 34.4% ±8.5 pts | 24.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.0% ±1.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
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 0 new housing units in Bolivar in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Ohio.
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?
86.3% of Bolivar's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.8 minutes.
| Measure | Bolivar | Tuscarawas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.2% ±7.1 pts | 61.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.2% ±1.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 86.3% ±6.5 pts | 80.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6% ±4.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.7% ±2.5 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.8 min ±2.0 | 23.2 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; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 202Tuscarawas County | 3,807 | $86,972 |
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 Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bolivar is the 10,398th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 536th-most populous of 923 in Ohio.
Bolivar ranks 988th of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 536th | 923 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,507th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 547th | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 988th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 946th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 899th | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 933rd | 1,453 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 545th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 169th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 998th | 1,732 |
| Travel time to work | 1,088th | 1,731 |
Bolivar's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
Every place in Ohio, 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?
23 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.