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Georgia · 1,251 residents (2025 est.) · 2.253 sq mi
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Boston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,728. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $158,500. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,520
+7%since 2000
from 1,417 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
675 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 629 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+5%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,251 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Boston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,728
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,313 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,058
+129%since 2000
from $9,622 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
−20%since 2010
from 0.522 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,500
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$855
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.5%
−24.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
53.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+62%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
RELATED:See current rent listings in Boston on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic30.2%(428)
Black67%(950)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.6%(802)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.6%(434)
Black65.5%(995)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(83)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(8)
Diversity Score60.9%(925)
Diversity Score
61
+8%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+23%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 17.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.2%
+27.9 ptssince 2011
from 33.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.8%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
59.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 18.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
−69.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+36.3 ptssince 2017
from 53.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2016
from 91.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2016
from 8.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boston, Georgia?

Boston, Georgia has about 1,520 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boston, Georgia?

The typical household in Boston, Georgia earns about $44,728 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boston, Georgia expensive?

In Boston, Georgia, the median home is worth about $158,500, and the typical rent is about $855 a month.

How educated are people in Boston, Georgia?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Boston, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boston, Georgia?

About 29.5% of people in Boston, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boston, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Boston, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 125 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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