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New Boston

Pennsylvania · 192 residents · 0.139 sq mi
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New Boston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,094. Population has grown 20% since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
96% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
192
+20%since 2023
from 160 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,381 / sq mi
+20%since 2023
from 1,151 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.0
+10%since 2023
from 47.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
11314517821024220202024New Boston
2024192
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,094
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $64,375 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,746
−10%since 2023
from $38,658 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
−8%since 2023
from 0.388 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade43.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information27.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
96.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
3.5% rent
Vacancy rate
37.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(124)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43.6%(70)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.5%(87)
Diversity Score
46
+4%since 2023
from 44 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.6 min
+5%since 2023
from 33.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 62.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
38.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 32.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 72.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 53.8% in 2023
Female
46.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
Foreign born
1.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 90.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 98.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Boston, Pennsylvania?

New Boston, Pennsylvania has about 192 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Boston, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in New Boston, Pennsylvania earns about $66,094 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in New Boston, Pennsylvania?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in New Boston, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Boston, Pennsylvania?

About 4.2% of people in New 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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