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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bolton

Mississippi · 629 residents · 1.519 sq mi
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Bolton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,833. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $48,700. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

629
Unchangedsince 1990
from 629 in 1990
1990 – 2025
414 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 414 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
+3%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2364276188091,0001990201020202024Bolton
2024597
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,833
+66%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,203 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,271
+215%since 1990
from $8,655 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.4%
−23.3 ptssince 1990
from 44.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,700
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$231
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $242 in 1990
US average: $602
65.9%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 70.5% in 1990
34.1% rent
1.7
−45%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic27.3%(172)
Black72.2%(454)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score50.5%(318)
2000
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(199)
Black66.5%(418)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score55.1%(346)
55
+9%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.7%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.7%
+16.4 ptssince 1990
from 56.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.3%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−29%since 1990
from 20.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Bolton, Mississippi?

Bolton, Mississippi has about 629 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bolton, Mississippi?

The typical household in Bolton, Mississippi earns about $28,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bolton, Mississippi expensive?

In Bolton, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $48,700, and the typical rent is about $231 a month.

How educated are people in Bolton, Mississippi?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bolton, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bolton, Mississippi?

About 21.4% of people in Bolton, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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