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 : | 04:47:47 (25th December 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).
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- Official Website
Official website of Bolivar
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 |
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 |
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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
