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Pennsylvania · 162 residents · 0.329 sq mi
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Boston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,903. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $128,300. With a median age of 59.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 35% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

162
+14%since 2023
from 142 in 2023
2010 – 2024
492 / sq mi
+14%since 2023
from 432 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
59.1
−1%since 2023
from 59.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
101223346468590201020202024Boston
2024162
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,903
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$32,709
−17%since 2023
from $39,219 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.375
−5%since 2023
from 0.396 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance31%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical31%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$128,300
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $133,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
−17.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
36.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
2.5
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(142)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

69.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 68.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
31.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
35.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
31.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

68.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2023
from 54.2% in 2023
31.5%
−14.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
8.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
53.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boston, Pennsylvania?

Boston, Pennsylvania has about 162 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boston, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Boston, Pennsylvania earns about $50,903 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boston, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Boston, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $128,300.

How educated are people in Boston, Pennsylvania?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Boston, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boston, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of people in Boston, Pennsylvania 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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