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Boston

Pennsylvania · 549 residents · 0.329 sq mi
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Boston is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,772. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2019. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $98,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
549
+81%since 2019
from 304 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,669 / sq mi
+81%since 2019
from 924 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
−26%since 2019
from 58.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
101223346468590201020202024Boston
2024162
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,772
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $75,643 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,032
+4%since 2019
from $40,299 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 55.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $101,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 65.2% in 2019
31.7% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−6%since 2019
from 1.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(304)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(479)
Black0.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(14)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.5%(63)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 18.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 80.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 18.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 57.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2019
from 34.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 53.3% in 2019
Female
46.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 46.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boston, Pennsylvania?

Boston, Pennsylvania has about 549 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boston, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Boston, Pennsylvania earns about $77,772 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 $98,000.

How educated are people in Boston, Pennsylvania?

About 20.5% 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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