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New Boston

Illinois · 613 residents · 0.941 sq mi
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New Boston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,458. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,000. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
613
−3%since 2000
from 632 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
651 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 672 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.1
+20%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4595666747818881990201020202024New Boston
2024648
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,458
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,231 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,777
+59%since 2000
from $15,593 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
19.4% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(567)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(14)
Diversity Score12.2%(75)
Diversity Score
12
+930%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.9%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Boston, Illinois?

New Boston, Illinois has about 613 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Boston, Illinois earns about $41,458 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 $71,000, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in New Boston, Illinois?

About 5.3% 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 20.6% of people in New Boston, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Boston, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, New Boston, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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