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New Boston

Texas · 4,550 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 $32,773. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,700. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
4,550
−5%since 2000
from 4,808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,072 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,133 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+1%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024New Boston
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,773
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,531 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,183
+28%since 2000
from $14,190 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.3%
−38.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
41.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−5%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(3,352)
Black18.5%(843)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(204)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other2.2%(101)
Diversity Score51.6%(2,346)
Diversity Score
52
+28%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.8%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
54.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Boston, Texas?

New Boston, Texas has about 4,550 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Boston, Texas earns about $32,773 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 $62,700, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in New Boston, Texas?

About 8.3% 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 19.5% 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 507 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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