Bolton, NC is a small town located in the Cumberland County of North Carolina. It has a population of approximately 1,618 people according to the 2010 census. Despite its small size, Bolton is known for its high quality of life and excellent rankings among other places in North Carolina. According to BestPlaces, Bolton has the fourth highest ranking for “cost of living” in North Carolina and is also ranked highly for “education” with notable schools such as the Evergreen Elementary School and The Sylvia Circle Middle School. Additionally, Bolton ranks fifth out of all towns in North Carolina for its “diversity” with an average diversity score of 81.2%. Furthermore, Bolton ranks highly on livability factors such as crime rate which is considerably lower than the national average. Therefore, it's not difficult to understand why so many people are choosing to make Bolton their home
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