At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$17,262 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
Zillow: $177,767
Bachelor's Degree+
2.2%
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
27.5%
20.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.6%
19.7% smoking rate
How Bolton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bolton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bolton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bolton residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,262. The unemployment rate stands at 27.5% (664% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,217 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bolton is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,767. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
2.2% of adults in Bolton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bolton has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population469
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density147/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born9.0%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$17,262
Unemployment27.5%
Poverty20.2%
County GDP$1,918M
Avg Weekly Wage$921
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$177,767
Housing Units262
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity45.6%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death16,521/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain53.5 in/yr
Elevation57 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.2%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute30 min
Broadband69.3%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Bolton was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.