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Bolton

North Carolina · 519 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 $42,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,600. Households here earn about 25% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
519
+5%since 2000
from 494 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
162 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 155 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+12%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4365356357358341990201020202024Bolton
2024504
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,333
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,596 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,100
+38%since 2000
from $12,400 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$879
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+26%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(124)
Black57.2%(297)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(28)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other21%(109)
Diversity Score79%(410)
Diversity Score
79
+37%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.0%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 95.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 42.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−66.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bolton, North Carolina?

Bolton, North Carolina has about 519 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bolton, North Carolina earns about $42,333 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 $115,600, and the typical rent is about $879 a month.

How educated are people in Bolton, North Carolina?

About 3.9% 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 14.9% of people in Bolton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bolton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bolton, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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