Bolt, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bolt, West Virginia had a total population of 195, the 339th largest community in West Virginia. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Bolt Quick Facts
How Bolt Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 57 | 195 | +242.1% |
How Bolt Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 19 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Bolt Rankings in West Virginia
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Other Cities in Raleigh County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckley | 16,818 | $45,826 | 28.9% | $158,000 |
| Shady Spring | 3,381 | $67,407 | 13.8% | $188,900 |
| Sophia | 1,528 | $36,080 | 38.0% | $116,900 |
| MacArthur | 1,493 | $35,650 | 36.4% | $160,800 |
| Daniels | 1,489 | $60,278 | 24.2% | $171,300 |
| Stanaford | 1,449 | $44,219 | 44.5% | $162,800 |
| Bradley | 1,424 | $43,641 | 11.8% | $84,700 |
| Mabscott | 1,396 | $57,813 | 16.7% | $159,700 |
| Prosperity | 1,389 | $85,094 | 11.4% | $141,200 |
| Crab Orchard | 1,139 | $43,792 | 16.6% | $168,200 |
Cities Similar to Bolt
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton | 196 | N/A | $93,700 | 0.0% | 8.2% |
| Hillsboro | 194 | $51,188 | N/A | 15.1% | 12.7% |
| Glen White | 193 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Reader | 193 | $63,942 | $85,300 | 0.0% | 13.5% |
| Chauncey | 198 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 195, Bolt's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Bolt is a small community located in West Virginia, within Raleigh County. The total population is 195. It ranks as the 339th most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bolt is 80.3 years. This is 88% higher than the state median of 42.7 years. 100.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Bolt. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 74.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Bolt was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
36.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% higher than the state rate of 24.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Bolt, West Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against West Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bolt, West Virginia?
Bolt, West Virginia has a population of 195 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Bolt, WV?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Bolt — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Bolt, WV?
The ACS sample for Bolt recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Bolt, West Virginia?
Bolt's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Bolt, WV?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Bolt — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Bolt, West Virginia?
36.9% of adults (25+) in Bolt hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.