Living in Bolt, West Virginia

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bolt · Census data 2020–2024

Bolt has 195 residents with a median age of 80.3. .

Bolt is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Bolt at a glance

Population
195
Median age
80.3State: 42.7
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.9%

Is Bolt a good place to live?

The weather is best in June to September.

Housing in Bolt: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
186
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
36.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1993
Average household size
1.65

36.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bolt has many vacation and second homes.

Bolt demographics

Population
195
Median age
80.3
Under 18
0%
65 and older
100%
Households
118
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bolt ›

Education in Bolt

36.9% of adults 25 and older in Bolt have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Bolt36.9%
West Virginia24.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Bolt

Unemployment rate
—State: 5.4%
Average commute
—State: 27 min
Work from home
—
Drive alone
—
Public transit
—
Walk to work
—
Homes with broadband
100%

Bolt vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Bolt195———
Sophia1,528$36,080$116,900$870
Crab Orchard1,139$43,792$168,200—
Mabscott1,396$57,813$159,700$980
MacArthur1,493$35,650$160,800—
Mullens2,034$61,563$78,600—
Oceana1,203$32,875$66,900$884
Coal City724$20,491$9,999—

More for people moving to Bolt

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Living in Bolt: FAQ

Is Bolt, WV a good place to live?

What is the median age in Bolt?

The median age in Bolt is 80.3 years (West Virginia: 42.7).

How educated is Bolt?

36.9% of adults in Bolt have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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