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Boston

Virginia · 454 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 $32,168. Population has fallen 51% since 2019, a loss of 474 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $9,999. Households here earn about 58% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
454
−51%since 2019
from 928 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
177 / sq mi
−51%since 2019
from 362 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+40%since 2019
from 30.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
132625127621K201020202024Boston
202496
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,168
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $31,630 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$14,020
+29%since 2019
from $10,903 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2019
from 17.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 19.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade59.3%
US avg: 10%
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $9,999 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$680
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $675 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
+41.3 ptssince 2019
from 32.5% in 2019
26.2% rent
Afford Score
0.3
−2%since 2019
from 0.3 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(31)
Black92.9%(862)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.8%(156)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.4%(47)
Black79.1%(359)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(36)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.7%(185)
Diversity Score
41
+142%since 2019
from 17 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 70.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
−20%since 2019
from 37.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2019
from 76.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 18.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2019
from 64.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2019
from 26.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 46.9% in 2019
Female
56.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 53.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 17.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boston, Virginia?

Boston, Virginia has about 454 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boston, Virginia?

The typical household in Boston, Virginia earns about $32,168 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 $9,999, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Boston, Virginia?

About 0.0% 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 16.6% 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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