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Bolivar Local Guide

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Living in Bolivar, MO

The small city of Bolivar, Missouri is home to approximately 11,000 residents. Young adults (15-24) will feel welcome, as they make up an above-average 24% of the community, while middle-aged professionals account for a smaller percentage of the city. Overall, the city's residents, at an average age of just over 37, are younger than most cities in Missouri. In terms of housing, residents are fairly evenly split between owning (51%) and renting (49%) their home. With a relatively low average rent of $757/month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Missouri. Over the course of a year, renters in Bolivar will save around $1,100 compared to the state average.

Among residents over the age of 25 in Bolivar, 9% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 5% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree. Many Bolivar residents work in one of three industries: retail, education, and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 24% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the city's residents work in sales, which ranks as the top career path in the city. With an average annual income of nearly $52,000, Bolivar workers earn around $14,000 less than the average Missouri resident. The city's average income also trails the national average of $73,345.

Bolivar has an average commute time of about 19 minutes, quicker than the state average of about 24 minutes. Many residents (42%) drive to work, while public transportation is not used. Not many residents (3%) commute to work on foot, though the number exceeds the national average.