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Bolton

Mississippi · 567 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 $33,375. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $81,900. The poverty rate of 37.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

567
−10%since 2000
from 629 in 2000
1990 – 2025
373 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 414 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
38.6
+8%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2364276188091,0001990201020202024Bolton
2024597
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,375
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$16,534
−39%since 2000
from $27,271 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
37.5%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.490
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$81,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$385
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $231 in 2000
US average: $853
35.0%
−30.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
33.2% rent
20.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
24.1%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
36.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.5
+45%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(199)
Black66.5%(418)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.1%(346)
2010
White, non-Hispanic26.3%(149)
Black73.2%(415)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.9%(277)
49
−11%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
6.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
+8%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
77.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
11.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
5.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
14.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

34.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
37.0%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

38.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
61.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
16.1%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bolton, Mississippi?

Bolton, Mississippi has about 567 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bolton, Mississippi?

The typical household in Bolton, Mississippi earns about $33,375 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 $81,900, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Bolton, Mississippi?

About 16.7% 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 37.5% of people in Bolton, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bolton, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Bolton, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 62 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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