Bolivar, NY Demographics

A map of Bolivar's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,062	956	94.5%	94.7%
Multiracial	35	44	3.1%	4.4%
Black	9	2	0.8%	0.2%
Hispanic	9	5	0.8%	0.5%
Asian	6	1	0.5%	0.1%
Native American/Other	3	2	0.3%	0.2%

Bolivar, New York has an estimated population of 1,124, a large increase from the 1,010 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.5% White, 3.1% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, 0.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bolivar, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bolivar is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bolivar, that probability was 10.2% in 2020 and 10.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bolivar is ranked the 817th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bolivar was ranked the 847th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bolivar's White Population

1,062 residents of Bolivar, or 94.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bolivar is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Bolivar ranks 110th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bolivar's White population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. White residents' share of Bolivar's population has remained roughly unchanged at 94.5%.

Bolivar is more White than neighboring Portville (92.3% White), and Cuba (93.1% White). Bolivar is less White than neighboring Richburg (95.7% White), Shinglehouse (97.7% White), and Friendship (95.2% White).

Bolivar's Black Population

9 residents of Bolivar, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bolivar is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Bolivar ranks 1137th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bolivar's Black population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. Black residents' share of Bolivar's population has increased from 0.2% to 0.8%.

Bolivar is more Black than neighboring Richburg (0.2% Black), Shinglehouse (0% Black), Friendship (0.6% Black), Portville (0% Black), and Cuba (0% Black).

Bolivar's Asian Population

6 residents of Bolivar, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bolivar is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Bolivar ranks 1135th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bolivar's Asian population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Asian residents' share of Bolivar's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Bolivar is more Asian than neighboring Richburg (0% Asian), Shinglehouse (0% Asian), Friendship (0% Asian), Portville (0% Asian), and Cuba (0.2% Asian).

Bolivar's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Bolivar, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bolivar is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Bolivar ranks 1256th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bolivar's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 80.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Bolivar's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Bolivar is more Hispanic than neighboring Shinglehouse (0% Hispanic), and Portville (0.4% Hispanic). Bolivar is less Hispanic than neighboring Richburg (1.1% Hispanic), Friendship (2.5% Hispanic), and Cuba (2.4% Hispanic).

Bolivar's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Bolivar, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bolivar is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Bolivar ranks 1104th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bolivar's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bolivar's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Bolivar is more Native American/Other than neighboring Richburg (0% Native American/Other), Friendship (0% Native American/Other), Portville (0.1% Native American/Other), and Cuba (0% Native American/Other). Bolivar is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shinglehouse (0.6% Native American/Other).

Bolivar's Multiracial Population

35 residents of Bolivar, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bolivar is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Bolivar ranks 371st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bolivar's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Bolivar's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.1%.

Bolivar is more Multiracial than neighboring Shinglehouse (1.8% Multiracial), and Friendship (1.7% Multiracial). Bolivar is less Multiracial than neighboring Portville (7.2% Multiracial), and Cuba (4.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.