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Bolton

North Carolina · 691 residents · 3.196 sq mi
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Bolton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,875. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,900. The poverty rate of 33.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
691
+40%since 2000
from 494 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
216 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 155 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+7%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4365356357358341990201020202024Bolton
2024504
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,875
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,596 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,911
+4%since 2000
from $12,400 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,900
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.0%
−49.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+8%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(156)
Black63.6%(314)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.4%(284)
2010
White, non-Hispanic23%(159)
Black68.5%(473)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.9%(68)
Diversity Score63.8%(441)
Diversity Score
64
+11%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+27.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
97.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 95.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.2%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bolton, North Carolina?

Bolton, North Carolina has about 691 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bolton, North Carolina?

The typical household in Bolton, North Carolina earns about $26,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bolton, North Carolina expensive?

In Bolton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $62,900, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Bolton, North Carolina?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bolton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bolton, North Carolina?

About 33.1% of people in Bolton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bolton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bolton, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 130 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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