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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

North Boston

New York · 2,592 residents · 4.128 sq mi
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North Boston is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,051. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $81,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.2
US median: 33.0
Average education
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,592
−3%vs 2000
vs 2,680 in 2000
1990 – 2024
628 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 649 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.2
−12%vs 2000
vs 39.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024North Boston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,051
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,898 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,614
−34%vs 2000
vs $22,089 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.1%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$81,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $102,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$411
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $509 in 2000
US average: $450
81.6%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 81.6% in 2000
18.4% rent
2.3
+1%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,643)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(24)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(65)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(2,565)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(14)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0.5%(14)
Diversity Score3.9%(101)
4
+61%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.1%
−8.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.7%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
+41%vs 2000
vs 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in North Boston, New York?

North Boston, New York has about 2,592 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in North Boston, New York?

The typical household in North Boston, New York earns about $36,051 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Boston, New York expensive?

In North Boston, New York, the median home is worth about $81,600, and the typical rent is about $411 a month.

How educated are people in North Boston, New York?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in North Boston, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Boston, New York?

About 5.1% of people in North Boston, New York 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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