Demographics & People — Bolivar, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,996 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~11,600 |
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| Median Age | 34.1 |
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| Total Households | 4,219 |
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| Family Households | 2,452 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0942 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,230 |
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| Black or African American | 87 |
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| Asian | 56 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 384 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,848 |
| Other groups | 1,773 |
| English | 1,530 |
| Irish | 1,297 |
| German | 1,267 |
| American | 1,230 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 374 |
| Dutch | 353 |
| European | 275 |
| Italian | 199 |
Language
| English Only | 9,934 |
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| Spanish | 228 |
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| Population 5+ | 10,308 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 504 |
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| Population 18+ | 8,423 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.1% |
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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, Missouri.
