Bolivar (/ˈbɒlɪvər/, rhymes with Oliver)[5] is a village in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States.

Bolivar itself was platted in 1830 as part of the growth occasioned by the development of the Ohio and Erie Canal.

There were 396 housing units at an average density of 573.9 per square mile (221.6/km2).

28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 391 housing units at an average density of 774.0 per square mile (298.8/km2).

26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Bolivar is served by a branch of the Tuscarawas County Public Library.