CITY · 2020 ACS
Boston
Kentucky · 253 residents · 1.963 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 93% since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $156,000. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.
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Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024195
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2019
from 56.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
Manufacturing7.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
Construction0%
Wholesale trade0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
$156,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $165,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(131)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(236)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(8)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Boston, Kentucky?
Boston, Kentucky has about 253 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
Is Boston, Kentucky expensive?
In Boston, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $156,000.
How educated are people in Boston, Kentucky?
About 0.0% 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 7.2% of people in Boston, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.
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KentuckyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024