Bolivar
City in Polk County, Missouri

Bolivar is a city in Polk County, Missouri, with 10,679 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,056 ft (322 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Aldrich, 8.3 miles SW.
- 10,679residents (2020 Census)
- 1,056 ftelevation · 322 m
- 8.2 sq miland area · 21.3 km²
- 1,298 / sq mipopulation density
- 65613ZIP code
About Bolivar
Bolivar ( BOL-iv-ər) is a city in and the county seat of Polk County, Missouri, United States. The city derives its name in-part from the South American revolutionary Simón Bolívar. According to the 2020 United States Census, Bolivar had a population of 10,772.
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Living in Bolivar
- Median household income
- $49,622
- Median home value
- $201,600
- Median rent
- $812/mo
- Median age
- 34.1
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Bolivar had 10,679 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,679 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,298 per sq mi (501 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bolivar at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,679 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.23 sq mi (21.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6035° N, 93.4167° W |
| ZIP code | 65613 |
| Official website | bolivar.mo.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2906976 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bolivar
- Aldrich8.3 mi SW
- Morrisville8.7 mi S
- Fair Play9.0 mi W
- Halfway9.7 mi E
- Pleasant Hope12.3 mi SE
- Flemington14.6 mi N
- Walnut Grove15.1 mi SW
- Humansville15.9 mi NW
- Dadeville16.5 mi SW
- Buffalo17.8 mi E
- Louisburg18.4 mi NE
- Weaubleau21.0 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bolivar
What county is Bolivar in?
Bolivar is in Polk County, Missouri.
What is the population of Bolivar, MO?
10,679 people lived in Bolivar at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bolivar, MO?
The ZIP code of Bolivar is 65613.
What is the elevation of Bolivar?
1,056 feet (322 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bolivar?
Aldrich (8.3 mi), Morrisville (8.7 mi), Fair Play (9.0 mi), Halfway (9.7 mi), Pleasant Hope (12.3 mi).
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