Bolivar is a town located in Jefferson County in the U.S. state of West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,045. Originally known as Mudfort, Bolivar was granted a charter as a town by the Virginia General Assembly in December of 1825. Upon petitioning the Assembly for a town charter, the citizens of Mudfort chose to name their town for the South American revolutionary leader, Simón Bolívar (July 24, 1783 – December 17, 1830). Jefferson County is a county located in the state of West Virginia. ... A U.S. state is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, together with the District of Columbia and Palmyra Atoll (an uninhabited incorporated unorganized territory), form the United States of America. ... State nickname: Mountain State Other U.S. States Capital Charleston Largest city Charleston Governor Joe Manchin (D) Senators Robert Byrd (D) Jay Rockefeller (D) Official languages English Area 62,809 km² (41st)  - Land 62,436 km²  - Water 376 km² (0. ... The Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia is a narrow stretch of territory in the northeast of the state, bordering Maryland and Virginia. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The Virginia General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Virginia. ... 1825 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... South America South America is a continent crossed by the equator, with most of its area in the Southern Hemisphere. ... Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar y Palacios (July 24, 1783 – December 17, 1830) was a South American revolutionary leader. ... July 24 is the 205th day (206th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 160 days remaining. ... 1783 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... December 17 is the 351st day of the year (352nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1830 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...

Geography

Bolivar is located at 39°19'27" North, 77°45'5" West (39.324119, -77.751517)¹. Jump to: navigation, search Image File history File links WVMap-doton-Bolivar. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²). 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is the area equal to a square with sides each 1 mile long. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 1,045 people, 479 households, and 274 families residing in the town. The population density is 823.4/km² (2,141.1/mi²). There are 519 housing units at an average density of 409.0/km² (1,063.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 91.10% White, 5.36% African American, 0.67% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races, and 1.72% from two or more races. 1.63% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 479 households out of which 23.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% are married couples living together, 10.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 42.6% are non-families. 35.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.18 and the average family size is 2.83. Marriage is a legal, social, and religious relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...

In the town the population is spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $42,375, and the median income for a family is $47,375. Males have a median income of $36,667 versus $25,500 for females. The per capita income for the town is $20,969. 12.5% of the population and 8.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.3% of those under the age of 18 and 16.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

External links

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	The Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia
Counties	Berkeley | Grant | Hampshire | Hardy | Jefferson | Mineral | Morgan | Pendleton
Principal cities	Charles Town | Keyser | Martinsburg | Moorefield | Petersburg | Ranson | Romney
Other cities & towns	Bayard | Berkeley Springs | Bolivar | Capon Bridge | Carpendale | Elk Garden | Fort Ashby | Franklin | Harpers Ferry | Hedgesville | Inwood | Kearneysville | Paw Paw | Piedmont | Ridgeley | Shepherdstown | Springfield | Wardensville | Wiley Ford
Sites & attractions	Appalachian National Scenic Trail | Berkeley Springs State Park | Cacapon Resort State Park | Cacapon River | Capon Springs | Charles Town Races & Slots | Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park | Fort Ashby | Fort Mill Ridge Civil War Trenches | George Washington National Forest | Harpers Ferry National Historical Park | Jennings Randolph Lake | Lost River | Lost River State Park | Monongahela National Forest | Mount Storm Lake | Northwestern Turnpike | Potomac River | Potomac State College | Seneca Rocks | Shenandoah River | Shepherdstown Historic District | Shepherd University | Smoke Hole Caverns | Spruce Knob | The Trough | Trout Pond | Tuscarora Trail | Washington Heritage Trail

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