What kinds of homes are in Bolivar, WV?

Name: Types of homes in Bolivar, WV, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Bolivar, WV has 608 (±99) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 1,404 homes per square mile of land.

60.9% are detached single-family houses.

8.6% are in buildings of two to four units.

9.4% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 608 (±99)
Detached houses: 60.9%
2–4 unit buildings: 8.6%
5+ unit buildings: 9.4%

Homes in Bolivar by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	Bolivar	Jefferson County	West Virginia	United States
Single-family, detached	60.9% (±9.2 points)	77.4%	70.9%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	21.2% (±6.3 points)	7.6%	2.7%	6.2%
2 units	0.0% (±6.0 points)	0.9%	2.0%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	8.6% (±7.9 points)	2.3%	2.9%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	8.6% (±5.4 points)	2.0%	2.9%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	0.3% (±0.7 points)	2.1%	1.8%	4.3%
20 or more units	0.5% (±0.7 points)	0.8%	3.1%	10.3%
Mobile home	0.0% (±6.0 points)	7.0%	13.6%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±6.0 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%

In Bolivar, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from Jefferson County (4.9%).

It is not measurably different from West Virginia (7.8%).

It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Bolivar

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Bolivar
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
Bolivar	—	9.4% (±5.5 points)	—
Harpers Ferry	0.6 mi	0.0% (±27.5 points)	Not measurably different
Shenandoah Junction	4.9 mi	0.0% (±16.5 points)	Not measurably different
Brunswick	6.8 mi	3.0% (±2.2 points)	Lower
Rosemont	6.9 mi	0.0% (±44.0 points)	Not measurably different
Lovettsville	7.0 mi	0.0% (±8.5 points)	Not measurably different
Ranson corporation	7.1 mi	13.7% (±5.3 points)	Not measurably different
Shepherdstown	8.0 mi	16.3% (±11.8 points)	Not measurably different
Charles Town	8.1 mi	9.4% (±3.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brunswick, MD (3.0%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Jefferson County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
1	Shepherdstown	16.3% (±11.8 points)
2	Ranson corporation	13.7% (±5.3 points)
3 (tie)	Bolivar	9.4% (±5.5 points)
3 (tie)	Charles Town	9.4% (±3.8 points)
5 (tie)	Harpers Ferry	0.0% (±27.5 points)
5 (tie)	Shannondale	0.0% (±3.5 points)
5 (tie)	Shenandoah Junction	0.0% (±16.5 points)

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Bolivar

How many homes are in Bolivar?

Bolivar, WV has an estimated 608 (±99) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in Bolivar houses or apartments?

60.9% are detached houses and 21.2% attached houses, while 18.0% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Bolivar?

8.6% of homes in Bolivar are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bolivar town, West Virginia

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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