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Bolivar, Tennessee

Introduction to Bolivar, Tennessee

Bolivar, Tennessee, in Hardeman county, is 26 miles S of Jackson, Tennessee and 60 miles E of Memphis, Tennessee. About 5,802 people live in Bolivar.

Bolivar History

Bolivar is the county seat of Hardeman County. The area was named in honor of Simon Bolivar, who was a revolutionary leader from South America. Early settlers came to Hardeman County in 1819 and 1820. Bolivar became the county seat of Hardeman County in 1825.

Bolivar and nearby Attractions

  • Alex Haley Home and Museum
  • Shiloh National Military Park
  • Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park
  • Chickasaw State Park
  • Ames Plantation
  • Big Hill Pond State Park

Things To Do In Bolivar

Hardeman County Golf and Country Club and the Deer Creek Golf Club are the popular local golf courses . Churches in the area include Bolivar Methodist Church, Springfield Baptist Church and the Bolivar Church of Christ. The Big Hill Pond State Park and the Shiloh National Military Park offer facilities for recreation. The Hardeman County Forest Festival, held every September, and the Hardeman County Fair, held every August, are the local annual celebrations.

Bolivar Transportation

Memphis International is the nearest major airport.

Bolivar Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Jackson State Community College, Northeast Mississippi Community College and Union University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Bolivar Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Bolivar Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Bolivar, TN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens87
Racial Diversity68
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Women36
Well-Paid Single Men24
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
Median Family Income24
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use48
Walking and Biking to Work23
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Housing Recently Built76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
People Living Alone65

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime12
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