Demographics & People — Bolivar, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,171 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,100 |
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| Median Age | 34.5 |
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| Total Households | 2,216 |
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| Family Households | 1,253 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4448 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,355 |
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| Black or African American | 3,457 |
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| Asian | 11 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 165 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 2,996 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,186 |
| American | 626 |
| English | 367 |
| Irish | 151 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 75 |
| Scottish | 74 |
| German | 70 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 50 |
| Jamaican | 50 |
Language
| English Only | 4,894 |
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| Spanish | 16 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,910 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 320 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,263 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bolivar, Tennessee.
