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Bolton, Mississippi
Location of Bolton, Mississippi
Location of Bolton, Mississippi
Bolton, Mississippi is located in the United States
Bolton, Mississippi
Bolton, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Mississippi
County Hinds
Area
 • Total 1.52 sq mi (3.93 km2)
 • Land 1.52 sq mi (3.93 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
226 ft (69 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 441
 • Density 290.32/sq mi (112.08/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
39041
Area code(s) 601
FIPS code 28-07540
GNIS feature ID 2405299

Bolton is a small town located in Hinds County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 441 people lived there. It is part of the larger Jackson area.

Exploring Bolton's Location and Size

Bolton is found in the northern part of Hinds County. It sits in a valley near Bakers Creek. This creek is part of the Big Black River system.

How to Get to Bolton

Interstate 20 (I-20) runs through the northern part of Bolton. You can get into town from Exit 27. If you drive east on I-20, you will reach Jackson, the state capital, in about 18 miles. Driving west for about 25 miles will take you to Vicksburg.

Bolton's Land Area

According to the United States Census Bureau, Bolton covers a total area of about 3.9 square kilometers. All of this area is land, with no water.

Understanding Bolton's Population

The number of people living in Bolton has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 440
1900 600
1910 632 5.3%
1920 494 −21.8%
1930 441 −10.7%
1940 627 42.2%
1950 741 18.2%
1960 797 7.6%
1970 787 −1.3%
1980 664 −15.6%
1990 637 −4.1%
2000 629 −1.3%
2010 567 −9.9%
2020 441 −22.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

Bolton's Population in 2020

The 2020 United States census counted 441 people living in Bolton. There were 271 households and 201 families in the town.

Racial Makeup in 2020

The census also looks at the different groups of people living in a town. Here is a breakdown of the racial makeup in Bolton in 2020:

Bolton racial composition
Race Number of People Percentage
White (not Hispanic or Latino) 112 25.4%
Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) 320 72.56%
Other/Mixed 6 1.36%
Hispanic or Latino 3 0.68%

Bolton's Population in 2010

In the 2010 United States Census, there were 567 people living in Bolton. Most of the people (73.2%) were Black. About 26.3% were White. A small number (0.4%) were from two or more races. About 0.2% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.

Education in Bolton

Students in Bolton attend schools managed by the Hinds County School District. Younger students go to Bolton/Edwards Elementary-Middle School. Older students attend Raymond High School in Raymond.

The town also has a public library. The Annie Thompson Jeffers Library is part of the Jackson/Hinds Library System.

Famous People from Bolton

Many interesting people have come from Bolton, Mississippi. These include:

See also

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