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Bolton, MS
Town in Hinds County, Mississippi.
Population
597
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
393
ZIP codes
0
Bolton and its ZIP codes
Bolton at a glance
- Bolton is about 6.3 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $31,250, 45% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $43,100 (75% below Mississippi) and median rent is $661 a month.
Local data for Bolton, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bolton, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,250
Poverty rate
25.5%
Median home value
$43,100
Median rent
$661/mo
Homeownership
68.2%
Bachelor's or higher
12.9%
Median age
56.0
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (56), German Americans (36), Italian Americans (4).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hinds County. PPP loans are for Bolton.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,510
109,465 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,448
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.24B
FY 2026, $9,832 per person
How people get to work
Bolton, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.3%
- Carpooled1.4%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bolton, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,220
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,255
2.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 35°F
60.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bolton, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.1%
U.S. 33.3% +11.8 pts
Diabetes
21.2%
U.S. 12.1% +9.1 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Bolton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClintonCity | 7 mi | 41.9 |
| RaymondCity | 7 mi | 2.9 |
| EdwardsTown | 8.7 mi | 1.7 |
| LearnedTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| JacksonCity | 13 mi | 111.7 |
| FloraTown | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| ByramCity | 16 mi | 20.4 |
| BovinaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| RidgelandCity | 17 mi | 26.3 |
| Kearney ParkCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| RichlandCity | 20 mi | 12.5 |
| TerryTown | 20 mi | 3.8 |
| UticaTown | 20 mi | 3 |
| ClearyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.9 |
| BentoniaTown | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| BeechwoodCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 6.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bolton, MS in?
- Bolton is in Hinds County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Bolton, MS?
- About 597 people live in Bolton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bolton?
- Nearby places include Clinton (7 mi), Raymond (7 mi), Edwards (8.7 mi), Learned (12 mi), Jackson (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023