Population 5,185 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bolton
Household size in Bolton
| Period | Bolton | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.04 | 2.58 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.83 | 2.55 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.91 | 2.47 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.47 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.10 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Bolton are small: just 2.18 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.04, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bolton
| Period | Bolton | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6 | 36.8 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.9 | 37.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.0 | 38.6 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.5 | 38.1 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.9 | +1.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.5, Bolton is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 25.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Bolton is younger than the great majority of Mobile neighborhoods.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bolton
| Period | Bolton | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 15.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 15.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 13.0% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 15.2% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Bolton: 14.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. That is in line with the rest of Mobile. The single-parent share has fallen 6.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bolton
Renters in Bolton
| Period | Bolton | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 100.0% | 37.1% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 100.0% | 38.9% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 99.3% | 42.7% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 99.1% | 42.3% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +5.2 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Bolton rent: 99.1% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 69.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. No other Mobile neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bolton
| Period | Bolton | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 12.7% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 13.9% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 14.0% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 12.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −18.6 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Bolton than nationally: 6.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 18.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Bolton has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Mobile neighborhoods.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bolton
| Period | Bolton | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1973 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1975 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1976 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1979 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Bolton was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bolton
| Period | Bolton | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $751 | $766 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $763 | $849 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $830 | $944 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,195 | $1,127 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$443 | +$361 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in Bolton pays $1,195 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are higher than in Mobile overall ($1,127). Rent has climbed $443 a month since 2006–10, up 59%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 24.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bolton
Bachelor's degrees in Bolton
| Period | Bolton | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.4% | 26.9% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.4% | 29.0% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.7% | 30.7% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.7% | 32.1% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +5.2 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in Bolton (29.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Mobile as a whole looks much the same. The share with a degree has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bolton
| Period | Bolton | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.5% | 86.6% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 88.6% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.1% | 89.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.3% | 91.3% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Bolton have finished high school (92.3%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Mobile. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.8 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bolton
| Period | Bolton | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 9.9% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 11.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −4.4 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Bolton than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.1 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bolton compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton | 2.18 | 32.5 | 14.9% | 99.1% | 6.3% | 1980 | $1,195 | 29.7% | 92.3% | 3.8% |
| Airmont | 2.12 | 37.0 | 20.5% | 51.2% | 28.7% | 1975 | $766 | 19.0% | 90.8% | 4.4% |
| Jackson Heights | 2.18 | 32.9 | 9.8% | 60.6% | 15.0% | 1974 | $1,014 | 37.6% | 97.3% | 2.7% |
| Brookwood | 2.16 | 35.0 | 23.2% | 61.7% | 8.8% | 1972 | $1,019 | 29.2% | 85.4% | 5.1% |
| Dauphin Acres | 2.40 | 37.0 | 22.0% | 58.7% | 8.4% | 1967 | $1,125 | 23.4% | 88.6% | 6.0% |
| Skyland Park | 3.08 | 37.4 | 12.0% | 16.2% | 11.2% | 1968 | $1,113 | 40.9% | 97.0% | 2.3% |
| College Park | 2.31 | 29.7 | 6.2% | 34.5% | 18.9% | 1977 | $1,575 | 70.0% | 96.1% | 1.4% |
| Malibar Heights | 2.26 | 47.9 | 16.1% | 46.4% | 19.0% | 1982 | $983 | 43.1% | 95.1% | 3.5% |
| Parkhill | 2.67 | 35.9 | 12.0% | 23.4% | 9.2% | 1969 | $1,179 | 50.2% | 95.2% | 7.7% |
| Berkleigh | 2.04 | 44.9 | 8.8% | 23.3% | 7.2% | 1993 | $1,223 | 41.4% | 95.7% | 2.1% |
| Westhill | 1.79 | 32.5 | 9.5% | 64.6% | 9.1% | 1986 | $951 | 38.9% | 92.4% | 1.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Wilmington Historic District, Wilmington, OH · Jardines del Caribe, Ponce, PR · Ypsilanti Historic District, Ypsilanti, MI · Hawthorne, Middle River, MD · Bardonia, West Nyack, NY · Wedgemere Historic District, Winchester, MA · Cedar-Isles-Dean, Minneapolis, MN · Pleasant Acres, New Milford, NJ · New Village, New River, AZ · Lakeview, Buffalo, NY
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bolton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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