Bolivar, TN Demographics

A map of Bolivar's Population by Race

Bolivar, Tennessee had a population of 5,205 in 2020. It was 30.9% White, 63.5% Black, 0.8% Asian, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Bolivar, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Bolivar is the 110th most populous. 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's White Population

1,606 residents of Bolivar identify as White, or 30.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Bolivar considerably less than the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Bolivar is ranked #499 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Bolivar is less White than neighboring Toone (53.7% White), Whiteville (38.5% White), Hickory Valley (78.2% White), Hornsby (94.3% White), and Mercer (82% White).

Bolivar's Black Population

3,303 residents of Bolivar identify as Black, or 63.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bolivar considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Bolivar is ranked #5 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Bolivar is more Black than neighboring Toone (42.6% Black), Whiteville (56.4% Black), Hickory Valley (17.9% Black), Hornsby (0% Black), and Mercer (12.7% Black).

Bolivar's Asian Population

40 residents of Bolivar identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bolivar roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Bolivar is ranked #137 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Bolivar is more Asian than neighboring Toone (0% Asian), Whiteville (0.2% Asian), Hornsby (0% Asian), and Mercer (0.7% Asian). Bolivar is less Asian than neighboring Hickory Valley (1.3% Asian).

Bolivar's Hispanic Population

95 residents of Bolivar identify as Hispanic, or 1.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bolivar slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Bolivar is ranked #362 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Bolivar is more Hispanic than neighboring Toone (0.7% Hispanic), Hickory Valley (1.3% Hispanic), Hornsby (1.5% Hispanic), and Mercer (1.3% Hispanic). Bolivar is less Hispanic than neighboring Whiteville (2.8% Hispanic).

Bolivar's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Bolivar identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Bolivar roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Bolivar is ranked #303 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Bolivar is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hickory Valley (0% Native American/Other). Bolivar is less Native American/Other than neighboring Toone (0.7% Native American/Other), and Mercer (1.3% Native American/Other).

Bolivar's Multiracial Population

138 residents of Bolivar identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bolivar roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Bolivar is ranked #398 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Bolivar is more Multiracial than neighboring Toone (2.2% Multiracial), Whiteville (1.7% Multiracial), Hickory Valley (1.3% Multiracial), and Mercer (2% Multiracial). Bolivar is less Multiracial than neighboring Hornsby (3.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.