CITY · 2020 ACS
Bolt
West Virginia · 518 residents · 5.445 sq mi
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Bolt has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,739. Population has fallen 22% since 2019, a loss of 146 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024195
Section 02
Income & economy
$57,739
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $56,906 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2022
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 30.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing52.8%
Manufacturing40.8%
Construction12%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(629)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(35)
Diversity Score12.5%(83)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(504)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other11.3%(58)
Diversity Score24.7%(128)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
60.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2019
from 68.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
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 518 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Bolt, West Virginia?
The typical household in Bolt, West Virginia earns about $57,739 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
How educated are people in Bolt, West Virginia?
About 0.0% 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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West VirginiaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024