Bolivar, Tennessee
Bolivar: city in Tennessee
About
Bolivar is a city located in the county of Hardeman in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,417 and a population density of 243 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,845 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bolivar
| Population | 4,845 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| County | Hardeman County |
| Phone Area Codes | 731 |
| Area | 22.26 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.2562,-88.9878 |
| Altitude | 446 feet / 136 meters |
| Capital city | Bolivar is capital of Hardeman County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 05:49:03 (16th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 38008 |
| Density | 218 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -11.81% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Bolivar is located at 35°15'22"N 88°59'16"W (35.2561900, -88.9878400).
Bolivar map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Bolivar decreased by 11.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,417 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,323 | -1.77% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,271 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,217 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,117 | -1.95% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,049 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,122 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,088 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,993 | -1.9% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,936 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,845 | -1.88% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Bolivar
1Bolivar City Hall
211 N Washington St, Bolivar, TN 38008 View details
Phone: +17316582020 | Website available
People born in Bolivar (11)
People born in Bolivar, including Professional basketball player Joe Reaves, Episcopal bishop Campbell Gray, Major League Baseball player John Dodge, .
More notable people
- Odell Horton (United States federal judge) he was born in 13/05/1929
- Wayne Haddix (American football player) he was born in 23/07/1965
- William E. Troutt (President of Rhodes College) he was born in 13/06/1949
- Jack Bernard Tate (United States government official) he was born in 14/08/1902
- Robert S. Stallings (American politician) he was born in 15/08/1927
- Willie Kemp (American basketball player) he was born in 01/01/1987
- Lynn Norment (American journalist and editor)
- John Hall Jacobs (American librarian) he was born in 27/11/1905
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bolivar, TN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221634 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Whiteville | Whiteville (TN) | 38075-0489 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bolivar, TN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEM | Central Station | Central Station | RAIL |
| NBN | Newbern–Dyersburg | 108 Jefferson St | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Bolivar.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bolivar Post Office | Bolivar (TN) | 38008 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Bolivar, Missouri state of Venezuela with a population of 11,196 people.
- Bolivar, Indiana human settlement in United States of America with a population of 1,216 people.
- Bolivar, West Virginia human settlement in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States of America with a population of 1,018 people.
- Bolivar, Ohio city in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 965 people.
- Bolivar, New York human settlement in Allegany County, New York, United States of America with a population of 923 people.
- Bolivar, Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 432 people.
Other cities in Hardeman County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hardeman County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Whiteville | 4,449 | Town in Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States |
| Middleton | 629 | Human settlement in Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Toone | 336 | Human settlement in Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Grand Junction | 265 | Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America |
| Hornsby | 259 | Town in Tennessee, USA |
| Silerton | 99 | Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America |
| Hickory Valley | 92 | Human settlement in Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Saulsbury | 90 | Human settlement in Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Bolivar distances to largest Tennessee cities