Bolivar City, Missouri
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 9143 people, 3318 households, and 2067 families living in the city. The population density was 1458.8 people per square mile (563.25/km˛), it would be the 181st most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Missouri. There were 3636 housing units at an average density of 579.9 per square mile (223.9/km˛). The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.89. In the city Age distribution was 20.8% under the age of 18, 23.9% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 14.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 119.7 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 127 females. The median age is 29 years, The median age of males and females living in Bolivar City was 26.9 and 31.1 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 8823 White, 79 Black or African American, 55 American Indian, 35 Asian, 4 Native Hawaiian, 109 from two or more races and 38 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $24609, it would be the 271st lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Missouri. The median income for a family in the city was $35716, it is Missouri's 478th wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $13654, making its Missouri's 585th highest city by per capita income. The median income is $12071, The median income for males was $16490, compared to $10459 for females.
In 2000, 3185 pupils and students, of which 47.54% are male and 52.46% are female, 34.84% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.96% nursery or pri school, 3.01% kindergarten, 22.54% elementary school, 9.32% high school and 60.16% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 9143 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 9142 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 9169 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 9311 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 9489 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 9661 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 9814 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 10210 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 10563 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 10866 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 11013 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 77 | 81 | 158 |
| Kindergarten | 34 | 62 | 96 |
| Elementary school | 389 | 329 | 718 |
| High school | 161 | 136 | 297 |
| College or graduate school | 853 | 1063 | 1916 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar city, Missouri | $24609 | $35716 | $13654 |
| Polk County, Missouri | $29656 | $35843 | $13645 |
| Missouri, United States | $37934 | $46044 | $19936 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |