Bolton is a town located in Columbus County North Carolina. Bolton has a 2024 population of 390. Bolton is currently declining at a rate of -0.26% annually and its population has decreased by -0.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 393 in 2020.
The average household income in Bolton is $42,699 with a poverty rate of 31.84%. The median age in Bolton is 33.9 years: 23.8 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bolton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 228 | 39.24% |
| Two or more races | 180 | 30.98% |
| White | 109 | 18.76% |
| Other race | 49 | 8.43% |
| Asian | 10 | 1.72% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.86% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Two or more races
White
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 209 | 2.78 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Non Family | 75 | 1.24 | 60 | 40 |
| Married | 72 | 3.74 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Female | 32 | 4.38 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Male | 30 | 2.63 | 100 | 0 |
3.54
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
70.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 69 | 19.94% |
| Associates Degree | 56 | 16.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4 | 1.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 1.16% |
| High School Graduate | 152 | 43.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.58% |
| Some College | 59 | 17.05% |
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 | 151 | 136 | 6 |
| White | 94 | 84 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 40 | 0 |
| Other Race | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 3.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $3,977 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $22,938 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $27,563 | $82,917 | $23,750 |
$22,938
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.56% of Bolton residents speak only English, while 10.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 228 | 163 | 71.49% |
| Multiple | 180 | 15 | 8.33% |
| White | 109 | 7 | 6.42% |
31.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.23%
Male Poverty Rate
30.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bolton is Black, with 71.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bolton is White, with 6.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 53.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.13% |
| Some College | 10.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 76% |
| Male Unemployed | 57.14% |
| Female Employed | 19.05% |
| Male Employed | 14.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $50,832 |
| Households | - | $42,699 |
| Married Families | $78,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,266 | $17,381 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.3%
Male Marriage Rate
32.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
12
Number of Veterans
12
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6 | 5.61% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 5.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.2%
Labor Force Participation
33%
Employment Rate
37.9%
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
77.62%
Born in Bolton
92.6%
Native Born
7.4%
Foreign Born
5.68%
Non Citizen
1.72%
Naturalized
92.6% of Bolton residents were born in the United States, with 77.62% having been born in North Carolina. 5.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 386 | -1 | -0.26% |
| 2028 | 387 | -1 | -0.26% |
| 2027 | 388 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 388 | -1 | -0.26% |
| 2025 | 389 | -1 | -0.26% |
| 2024 | 390 | -1 | -0.26% |
| 2023 | 391 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 391 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 391 | -2 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 393 | -245 | -38.4% |
| 2019 | 638 | -4 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 642 | -5 | -0.77% |
| 2017 | 647 | -6 | -0.92% |
| 2016 | 653 | -8 | -1.21% |
| 2015 | 661 | -5 | -0.75% |
| 2014 | 666 | -4 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 670 | -7 | -1.03% |
| 2012 | 677 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2011 | 679 | -5 | -0.73% |
| 2010 | 684 | 0 | 0% |