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Boston

Virginia · 96 residents · 2.564 sq mi
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Population has fallen 38% since 2023, a loss of 60 residents. With a median age of 64.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 64.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
96
−38%since 2023
from 156 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
37 / sq mi
−38%since 2023
from 61 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
64.3
+34%since 2023
from 47.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
132625127621K201020202024Boston
202496
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$47,030
+3%since 2023
from $45,654 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.284
+19%since 2023
from 0.239 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance57.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical57.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
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%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic31.4%(49)
Black68.6%(107)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.9%(84)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(55)
Black42.7%(41)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.2%(59)
Diversity Score
61
+14%since 2023
from 54 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 93.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.4%
−25.9 ptssince 2023
from 60.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 80.1% in 2023
Female
31.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% 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 Boston, Virginia?

Boston, Virginia has about 96 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Boston, Virginia?

About 27.1% of adults age 25 and over in Boston, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boston, Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Boston, Virginia 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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