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Encyclopedia > Bolivar (village), New York

Bolivar is a village located in Allegany County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 1,173. The village is named after Simon Bolivar. The Village of Bolivar is in the northwest part of the Town of Bolivar at the junction of Routes 275 and 417. A village is a human residential settlement commonly found in rural areas. ... Allegany County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ... Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar y Palacios (July 24, 1783 – December 17, 1830) was a South American revolutionary leader. ... Bolivar is a town located in Allegany County, New York. ...

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History

The Village of Bolivar was incorporated in 1882. The first building, a log cabin, had been erected on that location around 1820.Birth place of Mike Dempsey (1957-). Bolivar was dominant during the oil boom era of the late 1800s. It is known for its large oil company, "Bolivar Oil." During the oil boom it was the richest state per capita in the United States. It is known as "The land of the Deer and Derrick." It is home to the highschool of the Bolivar-Richburg Central School District which merged in the fall of 1994. 1882 (MDCCCLXXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...


Geography

Bolivar is located at 42°4'2" North, 78°9'59" West (42.067324, -78.166622)GR1. The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.9 km² (0.8 mi²). 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 an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...


The Little Genesee Creek flows past the west side of the village.


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 1,173 people, 451 households, and 294 families residing in the village. The population density was 603.9/km² (1,560.3/mi²). There were 500 housing units at an average density of 257.4/km² (665.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.55% White, 0.68% Black or African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. 0.17% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City 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 encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... 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. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 451 households out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.27. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...


In the village the population was spread out with 31.2% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males.


The median income for a household in the village was $29,286, and the median income for a family was $36,442. Males had a median income of $32,019 versus $20,735 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,804. 20.0% of the population and 18.2% of families were below the poverty line. 26.8% of those under the age of 18 and 3.7% of those 65 and older were 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. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


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Coordinates: 42.067324° N -78.166622° E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically); large version (pdf) The geographic (earth-mapping) coordinate system expresses every horizontal position on Earth by two of the three coordinates of a spherical coordinate system which is aligned with the spin axis of the Earth. ...


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Bolivar (village), New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (519 words)
The Village of Bolivar is in the northwest part of the Town of Bolivar at the junction of Routes 275 and 417.
The Village of Bolivar was incorporated in 1882.
In the village the population was spread out with 31.2% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older.
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