Demographic Profile
The City of Bolton has an estimated 2013 population of 93,257, with a land area comprising just over 27 square miles. There are an approximate 3,350 persons per square mile. Table 3-1 lists the percentage of age distribution, gender and racial/ethnicity composition of the city. More than 16% of residents are foreign born; the majority being from Latin America. The population has increased by 29.6% since 2000.
| City of Bolton Population | Percent of Population |
|---|---|
| Persons under 5 years | 8.6% |
| Persons under 18 years | 28.3% |
| Persons 65 years & over | 13.1% |
| Female persons | 50.7% |
| Caucasian only | 67.1% |
| Black or African American only | 1.7% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native only | 2.0% |
| Asian only | 1.5% |
| Pacific Islander only | 0.1% |
| Two or more races | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.3% |
Table 3-1 Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Figure 3-1 is a map depicting population distribution by location. It shows that the east side of the city is comprised predominately of Hispanic/Latino persons, while the west side consists mostly of Caucasians. Other races represent a very small percentage of the population.
Social Characteristics
For all persons age 25 or greater, 74% have a high school education or greater, and 18% have a Bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 33,226 households averaging 2.67 persons per household. The per-capita crime rate in Bolton for 2013 was 544/100,000 persons.
Economic Characteristics
Median household income during the period 2008–2012 was $40,569. Per capita income during 2013 was $20,516. Approximately 23% of the population is considered below the poverty level. Median gross rent per month is $760. Current unemployment rate is 14.4%.
The most common industries for males is construction at 10%, followed by agriculture (8%), groceries and merchant wholesalers (6%), healthcare (6%), and accommodation and food services (6%). For females, health care leads at 19%, followed by educational services (14%) and accommodation and food services (9%).
Housing Profile
There are 34,829 housing units, with a home ownership rate of 54.3%. Median value of owner-occupied homes is $157,200. Just over 30% of housing units are multi-unit structures.