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Boston

Virginia · 504 residents · 2.564 sq mi
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Boston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,036. Population has fallen 38% since 2011, a loss of 307 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2011, reaching $119,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 38% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
504
−38%vs 2011
vs 811 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
197 / sq mi
−38%vs 2011
vs 316 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
37.4
−4%vs 2011
vs 38.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
132625127621K201020202024Boston
202496
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,036
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $40,583 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$15,071
−18%vs 2011
vs $18,316 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
+11%vs 2011
vs 0.298 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing28.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,900
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $61,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
26.5%
−52.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.0% in 2011
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
52.9%
+22.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+109%vs 2011
vs 1.5 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic4.6%(37)
Black95.4%(774)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.9%(88)
2010
White, non-Hispanic6.3%(32)
Black88.7%(447)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.5%(128)
Diversity Score
25
+134%vs 2011
vs 11 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
−26%vs 2011
vs 27.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
33.2%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.9%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.6%
+14.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.6%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.9% in 2011
Female
30.4%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
26.7%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boston, Virginia?

Boston, Virginia has about 504 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boston, Virginia?

The typical household in Boston, Virginia earns about $38,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boston, Virginia expensive?

In Boston, Virginia, the median home is worth about $119,900.

How educated are people in Boston, Virginia?

About 12.5% 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 6.1% 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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