Bolton is a town located in Hinds County Mississippi. Bolton has a 2024 population of 415. Bolton is currently declining at a rate of -1.43% annually and its population has decreased by -5.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 438 in 2020.
The average household income in Bolton is $68,967 with a poverty rate of 16.77%. The median age in Bolton is 44.4 years: 36.2 years for males, and 55.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bolton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 830 | 88.68% |
| White | 102 | 10.9% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.21% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 341 | 2.74 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Married | 124 | 2.56 | 94.4 | 5.6 |
| Female | 123 | 3.8 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Non Family | 83 | 1.34 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Male | 11 | 3.55 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
75.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 11.42% |
| Associates Degree | 43 | 6.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 57 | 8.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 114 | 16.08% |
| High School Graduate | 242 | 34.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77 | 10.86% |
| Some College | 95 | 13.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 611 | 455 | 147 |
| White | 96 | 94 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,026 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $28,900 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,938 | $0 | $30,606 |
| Some College | $35,556 | $45,469 | $31,719 |
$28,938
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$30,606
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.77% of Bolton residents speak only English, while 0.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 830 | 154 | 18.55% |
| White | 102 | 3 | 2.94% |
16.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.48%
Male Poverty Rate
27.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bolton is Black, with 18.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bolton is White, with 2.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.87% |
| Some College | 10.14% |
| High School | 7.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 77.78% |
| Female Employed | 31.62% |
| Male Employed | 2.4% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,148 | $78,294 |
| Households | $53,523 | $68,967 |
| Married Families | $121,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,639 | $38,210 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.4%
Male Marriage Rate
30.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
37
Number of Veterans
35
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Vietnam | 13 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 21.21% |
| Black | 16 | 2.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.9%
Labor Force Participation
69.3%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.39%
Born in Bolton
97.33%
Native Born
2.67%
Foreign Born
2.67%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.33% of Bolton residents were born in the United States, with 87.39% having been born in Mississippi. 2.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 386 | -6 | -1.53% |
| 2028 | 392 | -6 | -1.51% |
| 2027 | 398 | -5 | -1.24% |
| 2026 | 403 | -6 | -1.47% |
| 2025 | 409 | -6 | -1.45% |
| 2024 | 415 | -6 | -1.43% |
| 2023 | 421 | -4 | -0.94% |
| 2022 | 425 | -7 | -1.62% |
| 2021 | 432 | -6 | -1.37% |
| 2020 | 438 | -96 | -17.98% |
| 2019 | 534 | -6 | -1.11% |
| 2018 | 540 | -7 | -1.28% |
| 2017 | 547 | -4 | -0.73% |
| 2016 | 551 | -5 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 556 | -6 | -1.07% |
| 2014 | 562 | -4 | -0.71% |
| 2013 | 566 | -6 | -1.05% |
| 2012 | 572 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2011 | 573 | 5 | 0.88% |
| 2010 | 568 | 0 | 0% |