City

Bolivar, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Hardeman County  ·  Tennessee

👥9,351Population
💰$43,827Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$123,700Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓22.4%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊14.9%Unemployment▲ 205% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 34.7%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 58.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.1%Race
White34.7%
Hispanic2.5%
Black58.6%
Asian0.1%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty17.5% ▲ 75% above avg
College Grads22.4% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment14.9% ▲ 205% above avg
No HS Diploma20 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,231 (41.1%)
Some College1,071 (19.8%)
Associates884 (16.3%)
Bachelors412 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree804 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 19.8%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad41.1%
Some College19.8%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.5%Renter: 33.5%Tenure
Owner66.5%
Renter33.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,827 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$123,700 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$841/mo
Total Housing Units4,292
Vacant Units481

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
52%
About Bolivar, TN

Bolivar is a city in Tennessee, located in Hardeman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,351 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Bolivar is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,827 is below the national average. Approximately 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Bolivar is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $841 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bolivar is less-educated. 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (58.57%).

Bolivar, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Bolivar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38008 9,351 $43,827 $123,700 $841 14.9% 22.4% 66.5%