Bostic, NC

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Bostic Overview

304
TOTAL POPULATION
142
MALE POPULATION
162
FEMALE POPULATION
87.65
MALES / 100 FEMALES
114.08
FEMALES / 100 MALES
49.9
MEDIAN AGE
2.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,917
PER CAPITA INCOME
$68,125
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$53,438
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
6.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
93.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
153
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Bostic Area Codes

Race in Bostic

The most populous races in Bostic are White / Caucasian (270 | 88.8%), Black / African American (19 | 6.2%), and Two or more Races (9 | 3.0%).
Race in Bostic
Race# Population% Population
Asian62.0%
Black / African American196.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian27088.8%
Two or more Races93.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total304100.0%

Ancestry in Bostic

The most populous ancestries reported in Bostic are American (56 | 18.4%), English (38 | 12.5%), Irish (38 | 12.5%), German (24 | 7.9%), and Scotch-Irish (8 | 2.6%), together accounting for 53.9% of all Bostic residents.
Ancestry in Bostic
Ancestry# Population% Population
American5618.4%
Arab51.6%
Bhutanese41.3%
Cherokee20.7%
Dutch10.3%
English3812.5%
European41.3%
German247.9%
Irish3812.5%
Palestinian51.6%
Scotch-Irish82.6%
Sri Lankan62.0%
Swedish31.0%
Swiss20.7%
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Immigrants in Bostic

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bostic came from Asia (6 | 2.0%), South Eastern Asia (4 | 1.3%), and Vietnam (4 | 1.3%), together accounting for 4.6% of all Bostic residents.
Immigrants in Bostic
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia62.0%
South Eastern Asia41.3%
Vietnam41.3%
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Sex and Age in Bostic

Sex and Age in Bostic

The most populous age groups in Bostic are 30 to 34 Years (15 | 10.6%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (24 | 14.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bostic
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10 (7.0%)10 (6.2%)
5 to 9 Years14 (9.9%)7 (4.3%)
10 to 14 Years2 (1.4%)5 (3.1%)
15 to 19 Years2 (1.4%)4 (2.5%)
20 to 24 Years6 (4.2%)12 (7.4%)
25 to 29 Years8 (5.6%)4 (2.5%)
30 to 34 Years15 (10.6%)14 (8.6%)
35 to 39 Years12 (8.5%)2 (1.2%)
40 to 44 Years4 (2.8%)3 (1.8%)
45 to 49 Years3 (2.1%)16 (9.9%)
50 to 54 Years11 (7.7%)21 (13.0%)
55 to 59 Years11 (7.7%)24 (14.8%)
60 to 64 Years13 (9.1%)8 (4.9%)
65 to 69 Years10 (7.0%)10 (6.2%)
70 to 74 Years9 (6.3%)21 (13.0%)
75 to 79 Years10 (7.0%)1 (0.6%)
80 to 84 Years2 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total142 (100.0%)162 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bostic

Median Family Size in Bostic

The median family size in Bostic is 2.61 persons per family, with single male/father families (7 | 7.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (69 | 72.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.52 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bostic
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple69 (72.6%)2.52
Single Male/Father7 (7.4%)3.00
Single Female/Mother19 (20.0%)2.79
Total Families95 (100.0%)2.61

Median Household Size in Bostic

The median household size in Bostic is 2.11 persons per household, with single male/father households (7 | 4.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.43 persons per household. non-family households (49 | 34.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.08 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bostic
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple69 (47.9%)2.52
Single Male/Father7 (4.9%)3.43
Single Female/Mother19 (13.2%)2.79
Non-family49 (34.0%)1.08
Total Households144 (100.0%)2.11

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bostic

Out of a total of 144 households in Bostic, 95 (66.0%) are family households, while 49 (34.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 62, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 46.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bostic
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-46 (31.9%)
2-Person Households62 (43.1%)3 (2.1%)
3-Person Households19 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households9 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households5 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total95 (66.0%)49 (34.0%)

Female Fertility in Bostic

Fertility by Age in Bostic

Average fertility rate in Bostic is 33.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 67.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Bostic
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years2 (100.0%)67.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total2 (100.0%)33.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bostic

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bostic
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Bostic

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bostic
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree2 (100.0%)61.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total2 (100.0%)33.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bostic

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bostic
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Bostic

Income Overview in Bostic

Per Capita Income in Bostic is $31,917, while median incomes of families and households are $68,125 and $53,438 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income304$31,917
Median Family Income95$68,125
Mean Family Income95$77,211
Median Household Income144$53,438
Mean Household Income144$68,717
Income Deficit95$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3046.56%
Wage / Income Gap ($)30493.44¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3040.42

Earnings by Sex in Bostic

Average Earnings in Bostic are $39,732, $42,500 for men and $39,712 for women, a difference of 6.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Bostic
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male68 (43.3%)$42,500
Female89 (56.7%)$39,712
Total157 (100.0%)$39,732

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bostic

The most common earnings brackets in Bostic are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (12 | 17.6%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (15 | 16.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bostic
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2 (2.9%)2 (2.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9995 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)3 (3.4%)
$7,500 to $9,9992 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4994 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)5 (5.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)2 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)2 (2.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9994 (5.9%)5 (5.6%)
$25,000 to $29,9993 (4.4%)3 (3.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99912 (17.6%)9 (10.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9992 (2.9%)15 (16.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)11 (12.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9992 (2.9%)6 (6.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99912 (17.6%)9 (10.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9999 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9991 (1.5%)6 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9996 (8.8%)11 (12.4%)
$100,000+4 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total68 (100.0%)89 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bostic

Average earnings in Bostic are $50,000 for men and $42,679 for women, a difference of 14.6%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $67,500, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $45,000. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $73,750, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $39,000.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bostic
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$45,000$39,583
College or Associate's Degree$55,000$39,000
Bachelor's Degree$67,500$73,750
Graduate Degree--
Total$50,000$42,679

Family Income in Bostic

Family Income Brackets in Bostic

According to the Bostic family income data, there are 26 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Bostic
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00066.3%
$10,000 to $14,99955.3%
$15,000 to $24,99966.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991111.6%
$35,000 to $49,9991515.8%
$50,000 to $74,99966.3%
$75,000 to $99,9991616.8%
$100,000 to $149,9992627.4%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+44.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bostic

3-person families (17 | 17.9%) account for the highest median family income in Bostic with $113,125 per family, while 3-person families (17 | 17.9%) have the highest median income of $37,708 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bostic
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families64 (67.4%)$58,750
3-Person Families17 (17.9%)$113,125
4-Person Families9 (9.5%)$96,875
5-Person Families5 (5.3%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total95 (100.0%)$68,125

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bostic

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bostic
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners24 (25.3%)$28,500
1 Earner30 (31.6%)$38,929
2 Earners36 (37.9%)$108,750
3+ Earners5 (5.3%)$0
Total95 (100.0%)$68,125

Household Income in Bostic

Household Income Brackets in Bostic

With 30 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Bostic, accounting for 20.8% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Bostic
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00064.2%
$10,000 to $14,99985.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991812.5%
$25,000 to $34,999149.7%
$35,000 to $49,9992316.0%
$50,000 to $74,9991913.2%
$75,000 to $99,9992215.3%
$100,000 to $149,9993020.8%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+42.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bostic

The median household income in Bostic is $53,438, with the highest median household income of $54,844 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 75 households (52.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 3 households (2.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bostic
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3 (2.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years25 (17.4%)$0
45 to 64 Years75 (52.1%)$54,844
65+ Years41 (28.5%)$0
Total144 (100.0%)$53,438

Poverty in Bostic

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bostic

With 23.2% poverty level for males and 10.5% for females among the residents of Bostic, 16 and 17 year old males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1 males (100.0%) and 10 females (27.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bostic
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (70.0%)2 (20.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years2 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years2 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years9 (39.1%)4 (22.2%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years6 (42.9%)10 (27.0%)
55 to 64 Years6 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (3.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total33 (23.2%)17 (10.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bostic

According to the poverty statistics in Bostic, males aged 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bostic
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3 (30.0%)8 (80.0%)
5 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years12 (85.7%)12 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years1 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years4 (66.7%)12 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years14 (60.9%)14 (77.8%)
35 to 44 Years16 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years8 (57.1%)27 (73.0%)
55 to 64 Years18 (75.0%)32 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years19 (100.0%)30 (96.8%)
75 Years and over12 (100.0%)1 (100.0%)
Total109 (76.8%)145 (89.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bostic

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Bostic show that 8.7% or 6 of the total 69 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 12.2%, comprising of 6 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bostic
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children43 (87.8%)6 (12.2%)
1 or 2 Children15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total63 (91.3%)6 (8.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bostic

According to the poverty data in Bostic, 28.6% or 2 single-father households and 31.6% or 6 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (66.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (50.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bostic
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)3 (23.1%)
1 or 2 Children2 (66.7%)3 (50.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (28.6%)6 (31.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bostic

The poverty data for Bostic shows that 6 of the married-couple family households (8.7%) and 8 of the single-parent households (30.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (12.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 household (55.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bostic
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children6 (12.2%)3 (17.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)5 (55.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (8.7%)8 (30.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Bostic

Employment by Class of Employer in Bostic

Among the 133 employed individuals in Bostic, private company employees (93 | 69.9%), local government employees (19 | 14.3%), and state government employees (10 | 7.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bostic
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees9369.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)64.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations43.0%
Local Government Employees1914.3%
State Government Employees107.5%
Federal Government Employees10.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total133100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bostic

According to the labor force statistics for Bostic, out of the total population over 16 years of age (253), 60.5% or 153 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.2% or 11 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 12 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 33.3% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bostic
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years16 (88.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years12 (100.0%)4 (33.3%)
30 to 34 Years16 (55.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years21 (100.0%)2 (9.5%)
45 to 54 Years36 (70.6%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years28 (80.0%)5 (17.9%)
60 to 64 Years12 (57.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years10 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total153 (60.5%)11 (7.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bostic

According to labor force statistics for Bostic, 74.0% of individuals (125) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (169) are in the labor force, with 8.8% or 11 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 83.3% or 25 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 66.7% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bostic
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School9 (39.1%)15 (66.7%)
High School Diploma31 (72.1%)7 (16.1%)
College / Associate Degree60 (82.2%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher25 (83.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total125 (74.0%)15 (8.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bostic

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bostic are Health Diagnosing & Treating (26 | 18.3%), Community & Social Service (12 | 8.5%), Education Instruction & Library (9 | 6.3%), Health Technologists (9 | 6.3%), and Management (5 | 3.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Bostic

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bostic, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Management (60.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (96.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bostic
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 2 (16.7%)10 (83.3%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library2 (22.2%)7 (77.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1 (3.8%)25 (96.2%)
Health Technologists1 (11.1%)8 (88.9%)
Total (Category)7 (14.9%)40 (85.1%)
Total (Overall)53 (37.3%)89 (62.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bostic are Cleaning & Maintenance (12 | 8.5%), Security & Protection (7 | 4.9%), Law Enforcement (6 | 4.2%), Healthcare Support (5 | 3.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (5 | 3.5%).
Services Occupations in Bostic

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bostic, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (60.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bostic
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Security & Protection7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)21 (72.4%)8 (27.6%)
Total (Overall)53 (37.3%)89 (62.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bostic are Sales & Related (25 | 17.6%), and Office & Administration (17 | 12.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bostic

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bostic
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Office & Administration1 (5.9%)16 (94.1%)
Total (Category)1 (2.4%)41 (97.6%)
Total (Overall)53 (37.3%)89 (62.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bostic are Construction & Extraction (6 | 4.2%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4 | 2.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Bostic

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Bostic
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)53 (37.3%)89 (62.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bostic are Transportation (7 | 4.9%), Material Moving (4 | 2.8%), and Production (3 | 2.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bostic

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bostic
OccupationMaleFemale
Production3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)53 (37.3%)89 (62.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bostic

Employment Industries in Bostic

The major employment industries in Bostic include Retail Trade (35 | 24.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (27 | 19.0%), Administrative & Support (16 | 11.3%), Construction (11 | 7.7%), and Public Administration (11 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Bostic

Employment Industries by Sex in Bostic

The Bostic industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Construction (81.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Retail Trade (85.7%), and Transportation & Warehousing (85.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bostic
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction9 (81.8%)2 (18.2%)
Manufacturing1 (33.3%)2 (66.7%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade5 (14.3%)30 (85.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing1 (14.3%)6 (85.7%)
Utilities2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific1 (20.0%)4 (80.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support13 (81.2%)3 (18.8%)
Educational Services2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance4 (14.8%)23 (85.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services2 (22.2%)7 (77.8%)
Public Administration8 (72.7%)3 (27.3%)
Total53 (37.3%)89 (62.7%)

Education in Bostic

School Enrollment in Bostic

The most common levels of schooling among the 62 students in Bostic are elementary school (24 | 38.7%), college / undergraduate (16 | 25.8%), and graduate / professional (9 | 14.5%).
School Enrollment in Bostic
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool812.9%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School2438.7%
Middle School23.2%
High School34.8%
College / Undergraduate1625.8%
Graduate / Professional914.5%
Total62100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bostic

Out of a total of 62 students who are enrolled in schools in Bostic, 6 (9.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 56 (90.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (44.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 21 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bostic
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds4 (66.7%)2 (33.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over5 (55.6%)4 (44.4%)
Total56 (90.3%)6 (9.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bostic

Arts & humanities (9 | 19.6%), education (8 | 17.4%), psychology (5 | 10.9%), science & technology (5 | 10.9%), and visual & performing arts (5 | 10.9%) are the most common fields of study among 46 individuals in Bostic who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bostic
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics48.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural48.7%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology510.9%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology510.9%
Business36.5%
Education817.4%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History36.5%
Visual & Performing Arts510.9%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities919.6%
Total46100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bostic

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bostic

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bostic are males with 2 vehicles (16, accounting for 36.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (29, making up 18.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bostic
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1 (2.3%)2 (2.2%)
1 Vehicle5 (11.4%)18 (20.2%)
2 Vehicles16 (36.4%)29 (32.6%)
3 Vehicles15 (34.1%)36 (40.5%)
4 Vehicles7 (15.9%)4 (4.5%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total44 (100.0%)89 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bostic

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bostic are 15 to 19 minutes (38 commuters, 29.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (25 commuters, 19.4%), and 60 to 89 minutes (14 commuters, 10.8%).
Commute Time in Bostic
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes10.8%
5 to 9 Minutes64.6%
10 to 14 Minutes2519.4%
15 to 19 Minutes3829.5%
20 to 24 Minutes1310.1%
25 to 29 Minutes75.4%
30 to 34 Minutes43.1%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes53.9%
45 to 59 Minutes1310.1%
60 to 89 Minutes1410.8%
90 or more Minutes32.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Bostic

The most common commute times in Bostic are 10 to 14 minutes (15 commuters, 35.7%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (30 commuters, 34.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bostic
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes2 (4.8%)4 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes15 (35.7%)10 (11.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes8 (19.1%)30 (34.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes3 (7.1%)10 (11.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)7 (8.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)4 (4.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)5 (5.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes7 (16.7%)6 (6.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes3 (7.1%)11 (12.6%)
90 or more Minutes3 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bostic

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bostic are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (9, 21.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (25, 28.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bostic
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2 (4.8%)4 (4.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2 (4.8%)2 (2.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM7 (16.7%)2 (2.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4 (9.5%)1 (1.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM5 (11.9%)25 (28.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM4 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM9 (21.4%)16 (18.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1 (2.4%)10 (11.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (3.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (2.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)8 (9.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3 (7.1%)3 (3.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3 (7.1%)11 (12.6%)
Total42 (100.0%)87 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bostic

Occupancy by Ownership in Bostic

Of the total 144 dwellings in Bostic, owner-occupied units account for 99 (68.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 45 (31.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bostic
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units9968.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4531.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units144100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bostic

Occupancy by Household Size in Bostic
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4631.9%
2-Person Household6545.1%
3-Person Household1913.2%
4+ Person Household149.7%
Total Housing Units144100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bostic

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bostic
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household29 (63.0%)17 (37.0%)
2-Person Household50 (76.9%)15 (23.1%)
3-Person Household13 (68.4%)6 (31.6%)
4+ Person Household7 (50.0%)7 (50.0%)
Total Housing Units99 (68.8%)45 (31.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bostic

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bostic
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School5 (71.4%)2 (28.6%)
High School Diploma16 (42.1%)22 (57.9%)
College/Associate Degree50 (75.8%)16 (24.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher28 (84.9%)5 (15.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bostic

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bostic
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2013.9%
35 to 44 Years85.6%
45 to 54 Years3322.9%
55 to 64 Years4229.2%
65 to 74 Years3725.7%
75 to 84 Years42.8%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total144100.0%

Housing Finances in Bostic

Median Income by Occupancy in Bostic

Median Income by Occupancy in Bostic
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied99 (68.8%)$75,521
Renter-Occupied45 (31.2%)$28,750
Average144 (100.0%)$53,438

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bostic

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bostic
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0006 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9992 (2.0%)6 (13.3%)
$15,000 to $19,9994 (4.0%)3 (6.7%)
$20,000 to $24,9994 (4.0%)7 (15.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9991 (1.0%)13 (28.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99916 (16.2%)7 (15.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99914 (14.1%)5 (11.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99918 (18.2%)4 (8.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99930 (30.3%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more4 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total99 (100.0%)45 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bostic

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bostic
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30021 (21.2%)7 (15.6%)
$300 to $49923 (23.2%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $7996 (6.1%)11 (24.4%)
$800 to $9999 (9.1%)11 (24.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49925 (25.3%)8 (17.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99910 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4995 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total99 (100.0%)45 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bostic

Housing Structures in Bostic

Housing Structures in Bostic
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached8559.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments53.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments42.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments21.4%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other4833.3%
Total144100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bostic

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bostic
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached72 (84.7%)13 (15.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other27 (56.2%)21 (43.8%)
Total99 (68.8%)45 (31.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bostic

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bostic
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms2 (2.0%)5 (11.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms37 (37.4%)29 (64.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms38 (38.4%)11 (24.4%)
8 or more Rooms22 (22.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total99 (100.0%)45 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bostic

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bostic
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2 (2.0%)5 (11.1%)
Electricity96 (97.0%)40 (88.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total99 (100.0%)45 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bostic

Household Vehicle Usage in Bostic
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle5 (5.1%)5 (11.1%)
1 Vehicle22 (22.2%)24 (53.3%)
2 Vehicles35 (35.3%)16 (35.6%)
3 or more Vehicles37 (37.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total99 (100.0%)45 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bostic

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bostic

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4257
Median Property Value$107,400$177,700
Median Household Income$61,250$4
Monthly Housing Costs$300$0
Real Estate Taxes$680$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bostic

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bostic
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0004 (9.5%)2 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99912 (28.6%)9 (15.8%)
$100,000 to $299,99926 (61.9%)43 (75.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)3 (5.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total42 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bostic

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bostic
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0006 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99910 (23.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9992 (4.8%)1 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99911 (26.2%)14 (24.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9997 (16.7%)3 (5.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9996 (14.3%)11 (19.3%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)24 (42.1%)
Total42 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bostic

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bostic
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x23 (54.8%)97,083 (170,321.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x3 (7.1%)32 (56.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x4 (9.5%)10 (17.5%)
4.0x or more6 (14.3%)9 (15.8%)
Total42 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bostic

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bostic
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80025 (59.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49912 (28.6%)11 (19.3%)
$800 to $1,4991 (2.4%)26 (45.6%)
Total42 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bostic

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bostic

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bostic
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years31 (96.9%)1 (3.1%)
19 to 25 Years16 (80.0%)4 (20.0%)
26 to 34 Years26 (66.7%)13 (33.3%)
35 to 44 Years12 (57.1%)9 (42.9%)
45 to 54 Years29 (56.9%)22 (43.1%)
55 to 64 Years48 (85.7%)8 (14.3%)
65 to 74 Years50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total247 (81.2%)57 (18.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bostic

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bostic
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen31 (96.9%)1 (3.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen16 (80.0%)4 (20.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bostic

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bostic
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00042 (65.6%)22 (34.4%)
$25,000 to $49,99970 (85.4%)12 (14.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99920 (80.0%)5 (20.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99933 (70.2%)14 (29.8%)
$100,000 and over82 (95.4%)4 (4.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bostic

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bostic
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 616 (72.7%)6 (27.3%)
6 to 18 Years17 (53.1%)14 (43.8%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)16 (80.0%)
25 to 34 Years15 (38.5%)18 (46.2%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)12 (57.1%)
45 to 54 Years7 (13.7%)23 (45.1%)
55 to 64 Years12 (21.4%)39 (69.6%)
65 to 74 Years48 (96.0%)29 (58.0%)
75 Years and over13 (100.0%)2 (15.4%)
Total128 (42.1%)159 (52.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bostic

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bostic
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)2 (12.5%)
18 to 34 Years7 (24.1%)2 (6.7%)
35 to 64 Years16 (29.6%)12 (16.2%)
65 to 74 Years5 (26.3%)10 (32.3%)
75 Years and over8 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bostic

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bostic: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years1 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (5.3%)1 (3.2%)
75 Years and over4 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bostic: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (9.3%)3 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)4 (12.9%)
75 Years and over7 (58.3%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bostic: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)2 (12.5%)
18 to 34 Years4 (13.8%)2 (6.7%)
35 to 64 Years2 (3.7%)6 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bostic: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (16.7%)12 (16.2%)
65 to 74 Years4 (21.0%)7 (22.6%)
75 Years and over5 (41.7%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bostic: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)6 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)6 (19.4%)
75 Years and over1 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Bostic

Computing Device Access in Bostic

Computing Device Access in Bostic
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop7954.9%
Smartphone11881.9%
Tablet7451.4%
No Computing Device1812.5%
Total144100.0%

Internet Access in Bostic

Internet Access in Bostic
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home7149.3%
Cellular Data Only3927.1%
Satellite Internet53.5%
No Internet3020.8%
Total144100.0%

Bostic Summary

Bostic is a small town located in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It is situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, approximately 40 miles southeast of Asheville. The town was founded in 1887 and named after the Bostic family, who were early settlers in the area. The population of Bostic was estimated to be 1,072 in 2020.

Geography

Bostic is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, at an elevation of 1,400 feet. The town is situated on the Broad River, which flows through the center of town. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and forests, and is home to several small lakes. The climate in Bostic is mild, with temperatures ranging from the mid-50s in the winter to the mid-80s in the summer.

Economy

Bostic’s economy is largely based on agriculture and forestry. The town is home to several small farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and hay. The town is also home to several sawmills, which produce lumber for the local market. In addition, Bostic is home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and a hardware store.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Bostic was 1,072. The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 1.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.4% from other races. The median household income in Bostic was $31,250, and the median age was 41.

History

Bostic was founded in 1887 by the Bostic family, who were early settlers in the area. The town was originally known as Bostic Station, as it was a stop on the Rutherford and Spindale Railroad. The town was officially incorporated in 1889, and the name was changed to Bostic. The town grew slowly over the years, and by the early 20th century, it had become a popular destination for tourists. The town was home to several hotels, restaurants, and shops.
In the late 20th century, Bostic began to experience a decline in population, as many of its residents moved away in search of better job opportunities. However, in recent years, the town has seen a resurgence in population, as many people have moved back to the area in search of a more rural lifestyle.
Today, Bostic is a small, rural town with a population of just over 1,000. The town is home to several small businesses, farms, and sawmills, and is a popular destination for tourists looking to explore the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bostic?
Total Population of Bostic is 304.
What is the Total Male Population of Bostic?
Total Male Population of Bostic is 142.
What is the Total Female Population of Bostic?
Total Female Population of Bostic is 162.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bostic?
There are 87.65 Males per 100 Females in Bostic.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bostic?
There are 114.08 Females per 100 Males in Bostic.
What is the Median Population Age in Bostic?
Median Population Age in Bostic is 49.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bostic
Average Family Size in Bostic is 2.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bostic
Average Household Size in Bostic is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bostic?
Per Capita income in Bostic is $31,917.
What is the Median Family Income in Bostic?
Median Family Income in Bostic is $68,125.
What is the Median Household income in Bostic?
Median Household Income in Bostic is $53,438.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bostic?
Income or Wage Gap in Bostic is 6.6%.
Women in Bostic earn 93.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bostic?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bostic is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bostic?
There are 153 People in the Labor Forcein in Bostic.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bostic?
60.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Bostic.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bostic?
Unemployment Rate in Bostic is 7.2%.