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Boston

Kentucky · 266 residents · 1.963 sq mi
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Boston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,830. Population has fallen 24% since 2011, a loss of 83 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2011, reaching $91,800. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
266
−24%vs 2011
vs 349 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
136 / sq mi
−24%vs 2011
vs 178 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+20%vs 2011
vs 36.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
48171294417540201020202024Boston
2024195
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,830
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $26,398 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$16,229
−1%vs 2011
vs $16,315 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
−10.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.328 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance34.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical34.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services13.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,800
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $58,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
36.0%
−64.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.9%
−9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+56%vs 2011
vs 2.2 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(349)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(264)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(5)
Diversity Score
2
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.6%
+17.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+13%vs 2011
vs 28.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−15.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.9%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.4% in 2011
Female
46.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boston, Kentucky?

Boston, Kentucky has about 266 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boston, Kentucky?

The typical household in Boston, Kentucky earns about $26,830 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boston, Kentucky expensive?

In Boston, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $91,800.

How educated are people in Boston, Kentucky?

About 7.7% 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 4.5% 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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