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North Boston

New York · 2,680 residents · 4.128 sq mi
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North Boston has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,898. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $102,400. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,680
+3%since 1990
from 2,592 in 1990
1990 – 2024
649 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 628 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+13%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024North Boston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,898
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,051 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,089
+51%since 1990
from $14,614 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.8%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$102,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $81,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$509
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $411 in 1990
US average: $602
81.6%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 81.6% in 1990
18.4% rent
2.2
−1%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(2,565)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(14)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score3.9%(101)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,643)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(24)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score2.4%(65)
2
−38%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.6%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 80.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−29%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Boston, New York?

North Boston, New York has about 2,680 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in North Boston, New York earns about $45,898 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 $102,400, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in North Boston, New York?

About 18.3% 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 1.8% of people in North Boston, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Boston, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, North Boston, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 88 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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