What percentage of people rent in Bolivar, OH?
22.9% (±9.9 points) of the occupied homes in Bolivar, OH are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 94 renting households against 317 that own their home.
In Bolivar, the share of households that rent went from 24.1% in 2015–2019 to 22.9% in 2020–2024 (−1.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 22.9% (±9.9 points)
- Renting households
- 94 (±51)
- Median renter income
- $36,875 (±$26,875)
Who rents and who owns in Bolivar
| Bolivar | Tuscarawas County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 22.9% (±9.9 points) | 31.1% (±1.6 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 94 (±51) | 11,985 (±651) | 1,595,287 (±11,760) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 317 (±62) | 26,507 (±636) | 3,267,904 (±16,882) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.4 (±0.3) | 2.1 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.3 (±0.3) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $36,875 (±$26,875) | $37,665 (±$4,254) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $77,969 (±$8,858) | $78,029 (±$2,858) | $90,122 (±$343) | $100,009 |
In Bolivar, the renter share is not measurably different from Tuscarawas County (31.1%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (32.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Tuscarawas County, Bolivar ranks 25 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 987 of 2,382.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Bolivar has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 24.1% (±6.7 points) | 22.9% (±9.9 points) | −1.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $765 (±$46) | $851 (±$30) | +11.2% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $60,625 (±$19,240) | $69,375 (±$21,237) | +14.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Bolivar
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar | — | 22.9% (±9.9 points) | — |
| Wilkshire Hills | 1.6 mi | 45.4% (±7.7 points) | Higher |
| Lawrence Township (Tuscarawas County) | 2.6 mi | 28.8% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bethlehem Township (Stark County) | 2.8 mi | 19.9% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Zoar | 3.4 mi | 5.8% (±9.5 points) | Lower |
| Pike Township (Stark County) | 4.8 mi | 14.1% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Sparta | 4.8 mi | 14.2% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Strasburg | 5.4 mi | 36.8% (±8.3 points) | Higher |
| Sandy Township (Tuscarawas County) | 5.5 mi | 27.3% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Zoar, OH (5.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wilkshire Hills, OH (45.4%), Strasburg, OH (36.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Tuscarawas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Franklin Township (Tuscarawas County) | 25.5% (±6.2 points) |
| 20 | Bucks Township | 25.0% (±9.9 points) |
| 21 | Wayne Township (Tuscarawas County) | 24.9% (±17.8 points) |
| 22 | Sugar Creek Township (Tuscarawas County) | 23.3% (±7.9 points) |
| 23 | Port Washington | 23.2% (±12.1 points) |
| 24 | Clay Township (Tuscarawas County) | 23.0% (±14.0 points) |
| 25 | Bolivar | 22.9% (±9.9 points) |
| 26 | Parral | 21.7% (±14.1 points) |
| 27 | Roswell | 21.3% (±13.6 points) |
| 28 (tie) | Midvale | 21.0% (±8.4 points) |
| 28 (tie) | Warwick Township | 21.0% (±8.3 points) |
| 30 | Rush Township (Tuscarawas County) | 19.2% (±15.3 points) |
| 31 | Goshen Township (Tuscarawas County) | 18.7% (±5.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 42 places in Tuscarawas County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bolivar
How many renters are there in Bolivar?
Bolivar has an estimated 94 (±51) renting households, 22.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Bolivar?
In Bolivar, the share of households that rent went from 24.1% in 2015–2019 to 22.9% in 2020–2024 (−1.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Bolivar?
A renting household in Bolivar has 1.4 people on average, against 2.3 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Bolivar?
The median renting household in Bolivar, OH has an income of $36,875 (±$26,875) a year, against $77,969 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bolivar village, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bolivar village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bolivar village, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bolivar village, Ohio
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bolivar village, Ohio
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Bolivar village, Ohio (place:07594, in state:39).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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