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Boston

Pennsylvania · 545 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 $33,165. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 306 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,800. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
545
+128%vs 2011
vs 239 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,657 / sq mi
+128%vs 2011
vs 726 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
46.3
−11%vs 2011
vs 52.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
101223346468590201020202024Boston
2024162
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,165
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $32,000 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,186
−40%vs 2011
vs $30,261 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.0%
−16.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.331 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $82,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$720
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $733 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−29.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.5% in 2011
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
+6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.2%
−17.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−13%vs 2011
vs 2.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(239)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(515)
Black1.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.4%(40)
Diversity Score
7
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+27%vs 2011
vs 16.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−13.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.7%
+8.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.1% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
22.9%
−8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.3%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.7%
+14.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.3% in 2011
Female
33.3%
−14.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boston, Pennsylvania?

Boston, Pennsylvania has about 545 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boston, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Boston, Pennsylvania earns about $33,165 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 $73,800, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Boston, Pennsylvania?

About 10.0% 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 3.1% of people in Boston, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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