Bolivar, West Virginia

Bolivar: Human settlement in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States of America

About

Bolivar is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,045 and a population density of 931 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,018 inhabitants.

The city was created 199 years ago in 1824.

Quick Facts about Bolivar

Population : 1,018 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : West Virginia (United States)
County : Jefferson County
Phone Area Codes : 304
Area : 1.12 km2
Altitude : 499 feet / 152, 152 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1825 (199 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 01:21:14 (8th October 2024)
Density : 907 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -2.65% (2010-2020)

Geography

Bolivar is located at 39°19'24"N 77°45'10"W (39.3234300, -77.7527700).

Bolivar map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Bolivar decreased by 2.65% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,045 - census
2011 1,048 0.29% estimation process
2012 1,046 -0.19% estimation process
2013 1,046 0% estimation process
2014 1,047 0.1% estimation process
2015 1,046 -0.1% estimation process
2016 1,034 -1.16% estimation process
2017 1,033 -0.1% estimation process
2018 1,027 -0.58% estimation process
2019 1,022 -0.49% estimation process
2020 1,018 -0.39% estimation process

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Schools in Bolivar

College & universities near Bolivar, WV

Code Name City ZIP
449339 American Public University System Charles Town (WV) 25414

Stations (22)

Amtrak & bus stations near Bolivar, WV

Code Name Address Type
HFY Harpers Ferry Potomac St. & Shenandoah St. RAIL
MRB Martinsburg station 229 East Martin St. RAIL
FRC Frederick, MD 100 South East Street RAIL
FRR Frederick Airport, MD 1341 Hughes Ford Road BUS
HAG Hagerstown, MD 123 West Franklin Street BUS

Post offices near Bolivar

Post Office Name City ZIP
Harpers Ferry Post Office Harpers Ferry (WV) 25425

Other places with the same name (2)

Other cities in Jefferson County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , WV.

City Name Population Title
Charles Town 6,029 City in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States
Ranson 4,941 City in West Virginia
Shepherdstown 1,922 A town in West Virginia
Harpers Ferry 285 Town in West Virginia

Distance to Other Cities

Bolivar distances to largest West Virginia cities