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Boston

Kentucky · 195 residents · 1.963 sq mi
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Population has grown 27% since 2023. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $217,600. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
195
+27%since 2023
from 154 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
99 / sq mi
+27%since 2023
from 78 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
−8%since 2023
from 40.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
48171294417540201020202024Boston
2024195
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$35,387
+18%since 2023
from $30,055 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
+15%since 2023
from 0.279 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information60.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $180,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+24.7 ptssince 2023
from 75.3% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(154)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(195)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
−16%since 2023
from 21.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 71.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.3%
−18.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2023
from 66.9% in 2023
Female
43.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 33.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boston, Kentucky?

Boston, Kentucky has about 195 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Boston, Kentucky expensive?

In Boston, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $217,600.

How educated are people in Boston, Kentucky?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Boston, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boston, Kentucky?

About 0.0% of people in Boston, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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