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New Boston

Illinois · 683 residents · 0.941 sq mi
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New Boston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,043. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,200. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
683
+8%since 2000
from 632 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
726 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 672 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.4
+10%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4595666747818881990201020202024New Boston
2024648
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,043
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,231 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,495
+51%since 2000
from $15,593 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade19.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,200
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
20.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+8%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(628)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(668)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(6)
Diversity Score6.6%(45)
Diversity Score
7
+460%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.5%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Boston, Illinois?

New Boston, Illinois has about 683 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Boston, Illinois?

The typical household in New Boston, Illinois earns about $43,043 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Boston, Illinois expensive?

In New Boston, Illinois, the median home is worth about $73,200, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in New Boston, Illinois?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in New Boston, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Boston, Illinois?

About 15.9% of people in New Boston, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Boston, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, New Boston, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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