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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Boston

Texas · 4,808 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 $26,531. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,200. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,808
−5%since 1990
from 5,057 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,133 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 1,192 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.1
+8%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,531
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,190
+38%since 1990
from $10,318 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.0%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$405
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 67.7% in 1990
34.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+4%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.1%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
−10%since 1990
from 15.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Boston, Texas?

New Boston, Texas has about 4,808 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Boston, Texas earns about $26,531 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 $53,200, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in New Boston, Texas?

About 13.3% 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 15.0% of people in New Boston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Boston, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, New Boston, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 249 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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