What is the population of Bostic?

The population of Bostic, NC is 379.

Where is Bostic located?

Bostic, NC is located at latitude 35.3626200 and longitude -81.8356600. It is in United States.

What is the area of Bostic?

The area of Bostic, NC is 2.415477 km².

What is the elevation of Bostic?

Bostic, NC has an elevation of 282 meters (925 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Bostic in?

Bostic, NC is in the America/New_York time zone.

What state is Bostic in?

Bostic is in the state of North Carolina, United States.

What county is Bostic, NC in?

Bostic is in Rutherford County, North Carolina.

How has the population of Bostic changed?

The population of Bostic, NC has decreased from 386 (2010) to 379 (2020), a change of -1.8%.

Bostic, North Carolina

Bostic: human settlement in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America

About

Bostic is a city located in the county of Rutherford in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 386 and a population density of 160 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 379 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Bostic

Population	379 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	North Carolina (United States)
County	Rutherford County
Postal code	28018
Phone Area Codes	828
Area	2.42 km²
Latitude & Longitude	35.3626,-81.8357
Altitude	948 feet / 289 meters
Time Zone	America/New_York
Local time	19:06:38 (22nd April 2026)
Density	157 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-1.85% (2010-2020)
Weather	50℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather

Geography

Bostic is located at 35°21'45"N 81°50'8"W (35.3626200, -81.8356600).

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Bostic decreased by 1.85% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	386	-	census
2011	382	-1.05%	estimation process
2012	381	-0.26%	estimation process
2013	380	-0.26%	estimation process
2014	377	-0.8%	estimation process
2015	376	-0.27%	estimation process
2016	375	-0.27%	estimation process
2017	376	0.27%	estimation process
2018	378	0.53%	estimation process
2019	379	0.26%	estimation process
2020	379	0%	estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 :	6,734
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 :	6,505
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 :	3.5%
April 1, 2020 Population :	6,848
April 1, 2010 Population :	6,505
People under 5 years old, percentage :	3.9%
People under 18 years old, percentage :	30.0%
People over 65 (%) :	14.2%
Female persons, % :	55.3%
White only, percent :	85.5%
Black or African American alone, percent :	0.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % :	0.0%
Asians alone % :	11.0%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % :	0.0%
% of people who have participated in two or more races :	2.8%
% of Hispanic or Latino :	2.6%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. :	82.9%
2015-2019 Veterans :	181
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 :	11.0%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 :	83.6%

Bostic zip code is 28018. County name: Rutherford, County fips: 37161

Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 :	83.6%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 :	$757,000
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage :	$3,956
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 :	$1,500+
2015-2019 median gross rent :	$1,919
2015-2019 Households :	2,210
Population per household, 2015-2019 :	3.02
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 :	91.9%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 :	16.9%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 :	93.0%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 :	94.8%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 :	98.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 :	73.7%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 :	2.9%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage :	1.9%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	63.5%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	52.4%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) :	21,989
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) :	34,828
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) :	2,572
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) :	57,580
2012 total retail sales per capita :	$8,650
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	34.2
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) :	$170,968
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 :	$82,388
Percentage of people living in poverty :	1.6%
Total number of businesses in 2012 :	659
Men-owned businesses in 2012 :	339
Women-owned businesses in 2012 :	261
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 :	85
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 :	543
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 :	F
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 :	607
2010 population per square mile :	2,100.7
2010 land area in square miles :	3.10

Best Things to Do in Bostic

1South Mountains Game Lands

Rating: 4.5 (105)

Bostic, NC 28018, United States View details

Phone: +19197070150 | Website available

2The Bostic Lincoln Center

Rating: 4.6 (32)

112 Depot St, Bostic, NC 28018, United States View details

Phone: +18282459800 | Website available

Where to Stay in Bostic

1Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Golden Valley, NC

Rating: 4.1 (380)

182 Jellystone Pkwy, Bostic, NC 28018, United States View details

Phone: +18284170086 | Website available

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Golden Valley, NC

Services and Civic Places in Bostic

1Bostic Town Hall

Rating: 5 (1)

104 Pearidge Rd, Bostic, NC 28018 View details

Phone: +18282455108 | Website available

People born in Bostic (1)

American historian Burl Noggle was born in Bostic

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Bostic, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
198710	Isothermal Community College	Spindale (NC)	28160-0804

Nearby Transit Stations (6)

Rail and bus stations connected to Bostic, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
SPB	Spartanburg	290 Magnolia St	RAIL
GAS	Gastonia	350 Hancock Street	RAIL
GRV	Greenville	1120 West Washington Street	RAIL
CLT	Charlotte	1914 North Tryon St.	RAIL
KAN	Kannapolis	201 South Main St.	RAIL

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Bostic.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
B Post Office	Bostic (NC)	28018

Other cities in Rutherford County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rutherford County , NC.

City Name	Population	Title
Forest City	7,138	Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States
Spindale	4,175	City in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America
Rutherfordton	4,090	Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States
Lake Lure	1,153	Town in North Carolina
Ellenboro	830	Human settlement in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America
Ruth	400	Town in North Carolina, United States