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Boston

Indiana · 138 residents · 0.217 sq mi
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Boston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,625. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 39 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,800. Households here earn about 25% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
138
−22%since 2000
from 177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
636 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 816 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+21%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1111521942352761990201020202024Boston
2024246
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,625
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,073
−9%since 2000
from $19,852 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,800
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−35.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+53%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(135)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.4%(2)
Other1.5%(2)
Diversity Score7.1%(10)
Diversity Score
7
+405%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+28%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% 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
5.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.0%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boston, Indiana?

Boston, Indiana has about 138 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boston, Indiana?

The typical household in Boston, Indiana earns about $35,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boston, Indiana expensive?

In Boston, Indiana, the median home is worth about $68,800, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Boston, Indiana?

About 2.3% of adults age 25 and over in Boston, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boston, Indiana?

About 17.2% of people in Boston, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boston, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Boston, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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