Demographics & People — Bolivar, West Virginia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,317 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,000 |
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| Median Age | 39.3 |
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| Total Households | 561 |
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| Family Households | 278 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2107 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,131 |
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| Black or African American | 29 |
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| Asian | 5 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 115 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 461 |
| Irish | 220 |
| German | 213 |
| English | 150 |
| Italian | 123 |
| Other groups | 104 |
| American | 80 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 52 |
| European | 41 |
Language
| English Only | 1,160 |
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| Spanish | 63 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,260 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 89 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,026 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 36.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 17.7% |
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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, West Virginia.
