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Bolivar, OH
Village in Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
Population
972
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,029
ZIP codes
0
Bolivar and its ZIP codes
Bolivar at a glance
- Bolivar is about 3.6 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,375, close to the Ohio median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,200 (10% below Ohio) and median rent is $851 a month.
Local data for Bolivar, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bolivar, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,375
Poverty rate
5.1%
Median home value
$193,200
Median rent
$851/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
27.1%
Median age
50.9
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (448), Irish Americans (153), Italian Americans (41).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tuscarawas County. PPP loans are for Bolivar.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,381
37,311 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,815
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$542M
FY 2026, $5,812 per person
How people get to work
Bolivar, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.3%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bolivar, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
659
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
173
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 20°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bolivar, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Bolivar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Wilkshire HillsCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 4.6 |
| ZoarVillage | 3.4 mi | 0.6 |
| SandyvilleCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.6 |
| East SpartaVillage | 4.7 mi | 1.8 |
| StrasburgVillage | 5.3 mi | 1.4 |
| NavarreVillage | 5.8 mi | 1.8 |
| Mineral CityVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Beach CityVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.4 |
| ParralVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.2 |
| RichvilleCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 3.1 |
| North IndustryCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 2 |
| MagnoliaVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.8 |
| DoverCity | 8.5 mi | 5.8 |
| BrewsterVillage | 8.9 mi | 2.3 |
| MassillonCity | 9.1 mi | 19 |
| DundeeCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bolivar, OH in?
- Bolivar is in Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Bolivar, OH?
- About 972 people live in Bolivar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bolivar?
- Nearby places include Wilkshire Hills (1.7 mi), Zoar (3.4 mi), Sandyville (4.7 mi), East Sparta (4.7 mi), Strasburg (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023