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North Boston

New York · 2,529 residents · 4.128 sq mi
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North Boston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,682. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $172,000. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,529
−6%since 2000
from 2,680 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
613 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 649 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.1
+26%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024North Boston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,682
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,898 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,329
+55%since 2000
from $22,089 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$834
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+69%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(2,398)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(42)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other1.5%(37)
Diversity Score8.7%(219)
Diversity Score
9
+259%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−14.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Boston, New York?

North Boston, New York has about 2,529 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Boston, New York earns about $45,682 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 $172,000, and the typical rent is about $834 a month.

How educated are people in North Boston, New York?

About 27.6% 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 10.1% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 63 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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