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Bolt

West Virginia · 548 residents · 5.445 sq mi
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Bolt has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $95,300. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
548
+8%vs 2011
vs 508 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
101 / sq mi
+8%vs 2011
vs 93 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
−4%vs 2011
vs 39.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,583
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $51,000 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$17,998
+2%vs 2011
vs $17,593 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.169
−20%vs 2011
vs 0.210 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance32.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical21.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing17.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services10.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $100,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2015
Owner-occupied
31.7%
−68.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.0%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.9
−2%vs 2011
vs 2.0 in 2011
2010 – 2014
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(508)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(540)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(12)
Diversity Score
2
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
−8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+16%vs 2011
vs 26.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+11.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.2%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
−7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.1% in 2011
Female
41.2%
+7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bolt, West Virginia?

Bolt, West Virginia has about 548 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bolt, West Virginia?

The typical household in Bolt, West Virginia earns about $49,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bolt, West Virginia expensive?

In Bolt, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $95,300.

How educated are people in Bolt, West Virginia?

About 18.0% 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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