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Bolivar, MO


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Bolivar, Missouri

Bolivar, Missouri, in Polk county, is 28 miles N of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 120 miles SE of Kansas City, Missouri. About 9,143 people people live in Bolivar.

The People and Families of Bolivar

In Bolivar, about 45% of adults are married.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Bolivar. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bolivar had a median family income of $35,716. It turns out that people in Bolivar tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,190) in Bolivar than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Bolivar Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Bolivar, about 55% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.

Commuting

In Bolivar, 88% of commuters drive to work. Bolivar is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

Bolivar strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 13%Bolivar Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Bolivar Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Bolivar Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 19%Bolivar College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Bolivar, MO

Comparing Bolivar to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens97
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Racial Diversity26
Male Share of the Population13
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Affordability of Rents96
Housing Recently Built89
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime33

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