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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Boston

Texas · 5,057 residents · 4.244 sq mi
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New Boston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $43,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,057
+5%vs 2000
vs 4,808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,192 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 1,133 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.4
−7%vs 2000
vs 38.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024New Boston
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,531 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,318
−27%vs 2000
vs $14,190 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.7%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$286
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $405 in 2000
US average: $450
67.7%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.8% in 2000
32.3% rent
1.9
−4%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(3,783)
Black17.6%(846)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(70)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.4%(1,941)
1990
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(4,068)
Black18.5%(934)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(29)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other0.9%(45)
Diversity Score40.8%(2,063)
41
+1%vs 2000
vs 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.1%
−12.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in New Boston, Texas?

New Boston, Texas has about 5,057 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in New Boston, Texas earns about $22,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Boston, Texas expensive?

In New Boston, Texas, the median home is worth about $43,400, and the typical rent is about $286 a month.

How educated are people in New Boston, Texas?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in New Boston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Boston, Texas?

About 17.7% of people in New Boston, Texas 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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