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Bolton, NC

Town in Columbus County, North Carolina.

Population

504

Land area

3.2sq mi

People per sq mi

158

ZIP codes

0

Bolton and its ZIP codes

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Bolton at a glance

  • Bolton is 28% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $48,450, 33% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,700 (49% below North Carolina).

Local data for Bolton, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bolton, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$48,450

Poverty rate

24.6%

Median home value

$146,700

Homeownership

81.8%

Bachelor's or higher

7.0%

Median age

38.3

Average commute

31.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (25), Filipino Americans (14), Irish Americans (11).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbus County. PPP loans are for Bolton.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$49,052

14,316 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,989

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$411M

FY 2026, $8,113 per person

Columbus County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Bolton, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone55.4%
  • Carpooled40.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.1%

Average one-way commute: 31.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bolton, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

530

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

473

2.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 32°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bolton, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

46.4%

U.S. 33.3% +13.1 pts

Diabetes

19.9%

U.S. 12.1% +7.8 pts

Smoking

19.8%

U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.0%

U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts

Cities near Bolton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Lake WaccamawTown4.4 mi2.8
East ArcadiaTown6.5 mi2.2
SandyfieldTown7.3 mi3.2
DelcoCensus-designated place10 mi1.5
RiegelwoodCensus-designated place11 mi3.1
HallsboroCensus-designated place11 mi3.3
KellyCensus-designated place12 mi11.6
NorthwestCity14 mi7.2
Sandy CreekTown14 mi1.4
WhitevilleCity17 mi5.6
BrunswickTown18 mi0.7
ClarktonTown19 mi1.2
AtkinsonTown20 mi1
IvanhoeCensus-designated place21 mi5
NavassaTown21 mi13.3
BoliviaTown22 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bolton, NC in?
Bolton is in Columbus County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Bolton, NC?
About 504 people live in Bolton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bolton?
Nearby places include Lake Waccamaw (4.4 mi), East Arcadia (6.5 mi), Sandyfield (7.3 mi), Delco (10 mi), Riegelwood (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023