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Bostonia

California · 16,882 residents · 1.926 sq mi
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Bostonia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,368. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $391,400. Despite a median home value of $391,400, the poverty rate sits 24% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,882
+11%since 2000
from 15,169 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
8,765 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 7,876 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+11%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K16K17K19K1990201020202024Bostonia
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,368
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,148 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,310
+58%since 2000
from $17,328 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$391,400
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,572
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $764 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 44.0% in 2000
56.7% rent
Afford Score
6.5
+68%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(11,103)
Black3.8%(574)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(2,523)
Asian1.4%(211)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.7%(7,091)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(8,393)
Black6.3%(1,066)
Hispanic / Latino33.8%(5,703)
Asian3.1%(522)
Other5.7%(971)
Diversity Score77.5%(13,090)
Diversity Score
78
+66%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
22.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bostonia, California?

Bostonia, California has about 16,882 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bostonia, California?

The typical household in Bostonia, California earns about $60,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bostonia, California expensive?

In Bostonia, California, the median home is worth about $391,400, and the typical rent is about $1,572 a month.

How educated are people in Bostonia, California?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bostonia, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bostonia, California?

About 15.9% of people in Bostonia, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bostonia, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Bostonia, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,212 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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