CITY
Bolt
West Virginia · 195 residents · 5.445 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 138 residents. With a median age of 80.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Older
median age 80.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024195
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(57)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(195)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Bolt, West Virginia?
Bolt, West Virginia has about 195 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Bolt, West Virginia?
About 36.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bolt, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Bolt, West Virginia?
About 0.0% of people in Bolt, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
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