Bolivar, Tennessee

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Bolivar, Tennessee
City
City of Bolivar
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Downtown Bolivar
Hardeman County Tennessee Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Bolivar Highlighted 4707180.svg
Location of Bolivar in Hardeman County, Tennessee.
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Bolivar
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 35°16′N89°0′W / 35.267°N 89.000°W / 35.267; -89.000
Country Flag of the United States.svg United States
State Flag of Tennessee.svg Tennessee
County Hardeman
Chartered October 18, 1825 (1825-10-18)
Government
 • MayorJulian A. McTizic Sr.
Area
[1]
 • Total
8.12 sq mi (21.04 km2)
 • Land8.11 sq mi (21.01 km2)
 • Water0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
446 ft (136 m)
Population
 (2020) [2]
 • Total
5,205
 • Density641.5/sq mi (247.69/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
38008, 38074
Area code 731
FIPS code 47-07180 [3]
GNIS feature ID1269372 [4]
Website www.cityofbolivar.com

Bolivar, officially the City of Bolivar, is a city in and the county seat of Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States. [5] As of the 2020 census, Bolivar had a population of 5,205. [6]

Contents

History

Bolivar was named for South American revolutionary leader Simón Bolívar. [7] The area is home to several historic properties and historic districts among the National Register of Historic Places listings in Hardeman County, Tennessee including Bolivar Court Square Historic District, Western State Hospital Historic District, North Main Street Historic District, and the Bills-McNeal Historic District.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.5 square miles (22 km2), of which 8.5 square miles (22 km2) is land and 0.12% is water.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850 626—
1860 1,21393.8%
1870 889−26.7%
1880 1,04317.3%
1890 1,1005.5%
1900 1,035−5.9%
1910 1,0764.0%
1920 1,031−4.2%
1930 1,21718.0%
1940 1,3148.0%
1950 2,42984.9%
1960 3,33837.4%
1970 6,67499.9%
1980 6,597−1.2%
1990 5,969−9.5%
2000 5,802−2.8%
2010 5,417−6.6%
2020 5,205−3.9%
Sources: [8] [9] [2]

As of the 2020 census, Bolivar had a population of 5,205, with 2,133 households and 1,183 families residing in the city. [10]

Racial and ethnic composition

Bolivar city, Tennessee – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 2000 [11] Pop 2010 [12] Pop 2020 [13] % 2000% 2010% 2020
White alone (NH)2,4391,9071,60642.04%35.20%30.85%
Black or African American alone (NH)3,2643,3153,30356.26%61.20%63.46%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)41050.07%0.18%0.10%
Asian alone (NH)2555400.43%1.02%0.77%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)1030.02%0.00%0.06%
Some Other Race alone (NH)19150.02%0.17%0.29%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH)33481380.57%0.89%2.65%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3573950.60%1.35%1.83%
Total5,8025,4175,205100.00%100.00%100.00%

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the median age was 41.5 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18 and 20.4% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 82.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 79.8 males age 18 and over. [10]

The 2020 census counted 2,133 households in Bolivar, of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 28.3% were married-couple households, 19.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 47.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. [10]

The 2020 census recorded 2,395 housing units, of which 10.9% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.4% and the rental vacancy rate was 7.2%. [10]

According to the 2020 census, 92.9% of residents lived in urban areas, while 7.1% lived in rural areas. [14]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census [15]
RaceNumberPercent
White 1,62731.3%
Black or African American 3,31563.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 50.1%
Asian 400.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 30.1%
Some other race521.0%
Two or more races 1633.1%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)951.8%

2000 census

As of the census [3] of 2000, there was a population of 5,802, with 2,161 households and 1,462 families residing in the city. The population density was 684.4 inhabitants per square mile (264.2/km2). There were 2,352 housing units at an average density of 277.4 per square mile (107.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 56.39% African American, 42.33% White, 0.50% Asian, 0.07% Native American, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.62% from two or more races, and 0.07% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.60% of the population.

There were 2,161 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.0% were married couples living together, 24.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,651, and the median income for a family was $35,298. Males had a median income of $30,442 versus $21,544 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,973. About 19.5% of families and 23.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.7% of those under age 18 and 28.6% of those age 65 or over.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bolivar has a Humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [16]

Climate data for Bolivar Water Works, Tennessee (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1894–present)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)80
(27)		85
(29)		91
(33)		92
(33)		99
(37)		106
(41)		109
(43)		109
(43)		103
(39)		97
(36)		87
(31)		81
(27)		109
(43)
Mean maximum °F (°C)69.7
(20.9)		72.9
(22.7)		80.2
(26.8)		85.3
(29.6)		88.7
(31.5)		93.6
(34.2)		96.1
(35.6)		96.4
(35.8)		92.9
(33.8)		86.5
(30.3)		78.3
(25.7)		70.2
(21.2)		97.6
(36.4)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)49.0
(9.4)		53.5
(11.9)		62.3
(16.8)		71.9
(22.2)		79.1
(26.2)		86.4
(30.2)		89.5
(31.9)		89.1
(31.7)		83.6
(28.7)		73.3
(22.9)		61.3
(16.3)		51.7
(10.9)		70.9
(21.6)
Daily mean °F (°C)38.5
(3.6)		42.3
(5.7)		50.5
(10.3)		59.7
(15.4)		68.1
(20.1)		75.8
(24.3)		79.3
(26.3)		78.2
(25.7)		71.6
(22.0)		60.4
(15.8)		49.1
(9.5)		41.4
(5.2)		59.6
(15.3)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)28.1
(−2.2)		31.1
(−0.5)		38.7
(3.7)		47.6
(8.7)		57.1
(13.9)		65.3
(18.5)		69.0
(20.6)		67.2
(19.6)		59.6
(15.3)		47.5
(8.6)		37.0
(2.8)		31.1
(−0.5)		48.3
(9.1)
Mean minimum °F (°C)11.7
(−11.3)		16.5
(−8.6)		22.8
(−5.1)		32.1
(0.1)		42.6
(5.9)		54.2
(12.3)		60.3
(15.7)		58.0
(14.4)		45.3
(7.4)		32.6
(0.3)		22.5
(−5.3)		17.1
(−8.3)		9.6
(−12.4)
Record low °F (°C)−14
(−26)		−18
(−28)		6
(−14)		24
(−4)		29
(−2)		40
(4)		49
(9)		42
(6)		28
(−2)		20
(−7)		2
(−17)		−7
(−22)		−18
(−28)
Average precipitation inches (mm)4.26
(108)		4.95
(126)		5.86
(149)		5.61
(142)		5.33
(135)		4.71
(120)		4.39
(112)		3.46
(88)		3.90
(99)		3.95
(100)		4.25
(108)		5.47
(139)		56.14
(1,426)
Average snowfall inches (cm)0.5
(1.3)		0.6
(1.5)		0.4
(1.0)		0.1
(0.25)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.1
(0.25)		1.7
(4.3)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)10.89.911.610.111.28.99.78.57.07.79.011.3115.7
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)0.50.60.10.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.11.3
Source: NOAA [17] [18]

Transportation

Bolivar is served by the county-owned William L. Whitehurst Field airport.

Notable people

See also

References

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  2. 1 2 "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  3. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  6. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  7. ↑ Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 123.
  8. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing: Decennial Censuses". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved March 4, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 11, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
  10. 1 2 3 4 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  11. ↑ "P004 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Bolivar city, Tennessee". United States Census Bureau .
  12. ↑ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Bolivar city, Tennessee". United States Census Bureau .
  13. ↑ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Bolivar city, Tennessee". United States Census Bureau .
  14. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  15. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  16. ↑ Climate Summary for Bolivar, Tennessee
  17. ↑ "NowData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  18. ↑ "Station: Bolivar WTR WKS, TN". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 25, 2021.

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