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Bolivar, NY
Village in Allegany County, New York.
Population
1,124
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,411
ZIP codes
0
Bolivar and its ZIP codes
Bolivar at a glance
- Bolivar is about 3.3 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,413, 34% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $71,900 (83% below New York) and median rent is $461 a month.
Local data for Bolivar, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bolivar, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,413
Poverty rate
18.7%
Median home value
$71,900
Median rent
$461/mo
Homeownership
65.6%
Bachelor's or higher
31.5%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (202), German Americans (168), Italian Americans (76).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegany County. PPP loans are for Bolivar.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,827
13,544 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,689
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$321M
FY 2026, $6,914 per person
How people get to work
Bolivar, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.2%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.2%
- Worked from home12.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bolivar, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
547
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
205
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 17°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bolivar, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Bolivar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RichburgVillage | 1.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Shinglehouse, PABorough | 7.1 mi | 2.1 |
| PortvilleVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.8 |
| FriendshipCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2.9 |
| Weston MillsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7 |
| CubaVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| ScioCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| WellsvilleVillage | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| BelmontVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| Oswayo, PABorough | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| OleanCity | 13 mi | 5.9 |
| StannardsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| Eldred, PABorough | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| St. BonaventureCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| AlleganyVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Genesee, PACensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bolivar, NY in?
- Bolivar is in Allegany County, New York.
- What is the population of Bolivar, NY?
- About 1,124 people live in Bolivar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bolivar?
- Nearby places include Richburg (1.8 mi), Shinglehouse, PA (7.1 mi), Portville (8.9 mi), Friendship (9.4 mi), Weston Mills (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023