Bolivar township, Indiana
Bolivar township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bolivar township is a geographic entity located in Benton County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,183. The land area covers 36.09 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,183 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 34.6 yrs | ±5.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 539 | ±86 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 577 | ±87 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 539 | ±86 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 38 | ±34 |
| Median Home Value | $158,600 | ±$20,966 |
| Median Gross Rent | $853 | ±$101 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,257 | ±$11,829 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,113 | ±$4,318 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | ±4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 122 | ±58 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | ±2.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 624 | ±113 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.9% | ±4.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF BOLIVAR
GUS Population: 1,178 (2024)
ID: 103900
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
306 S MAIN ST, OTTERBEIN IN 47970-8543
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GUS Population: 8,853 (2024)
ID: 194494
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
706 EAST 5TH STREET, SUITE 21, FOWLER IN 47944
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Lafayette, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | West Lafeyette, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Oxford, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | West Lafayette, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Lafayette, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lafayette, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Brookston, IN | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 05-12 | Lafayette, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lafayette, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | West Lafayette, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Purdue University Global
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College | 12.5 mi away | 2550 Northwestern Avenue, Suite 1100, West Lafayette, IN, 47906 |
8665227747
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OTTERBEIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 23 EAST FIRST STREET, OTTERBEIN, IN, 47970 |
(765) 583-2107
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Purdue University-Main Campus
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College | 14.0 mi away | Hovde Hall of Administration, West Lafayette, IN, 47907-2040 |
7654944600
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OXFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 201 EAST SMITH STREET, OXFORD, IN, 47971 |
(765) 385-2177
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Lafayette
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College Vocational | 15.5 mi away | 833 Ferry Street, Lafayette, IN, 47901 |
6305283330
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KLONDIKE BRANCH
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 3062 LINDBERG ROAD, WEST LAFAYETTE, IN, 47906 |
(765) 463-5893
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Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing
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College | 15.6 mi away | 1501 Hartford Street, Lafayette, IN, 47904-9988 |
7654236400
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BENTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 102 NORTH VAN BUREN AVENUE, FOWLER, IN, 47944 |
(765) 884-1720
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Ross Medical Education Center-Lafayette
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College Vocational | 18.5 mi away | 2621 Maple Point Drive, Lafayette, IN, 47905-5159 |
7657550048
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BOSWELL-GRANT TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 101 NORTH CLINTON STREET, BOSWELL, IN, 47921 |
(765) 869-5428
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at W LAFAYETTE 6 NW, IN US, located 8.9 miles from Bolivar township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.4° | 16.3° | 24.4° | 2.21" | 5.9" |
| February | 36.8° | 19.5° | 28.1° | 1.93" | 5.2" |
| March | 48.2° | 28.7° | 38.4° | 2.59" | 2.3" |
| April | 61.3° | 39.2° | 50.2° | 4.00" | 0.4" |
| May | 72.2° | 50.9° | 61.5° | 4.70" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.8° | 60.3° | 70.6° | 4.85" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.0° | 62.5° | 72.8° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.7° | 60.1° | 70.9° | 3.66" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.0° | 52.2° | 64.6° | 3.12" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.5° | 41.4° | 53.0° | 3.03" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.6° | 31.5° | 40.5° | 3.02" | 0.9" |
| December | 37.4° | 22.2° | 29.8° | 2.35" | 4.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Templeton CDP | CDP | 3.0 mi | — |
| Otterbein town | Town | 4.1 mi | — |
| Oxford town | Town | 5.1 mi | — |
| Pine Village town | Town | 7.2 mi | — |
| Montmorenci CDP | CDP | 7.3 mi | — |
| Green Hill CDP | CDP | 7.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1800706328. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.