Bostonia is a CDP located in San Diego County California. Bostonia has a 2024 population of 17,095. Bostonia is currently growing at a rate of 0.72% annually but its population has decreased by -2.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,532 in 2020.
The average household income in Bostonia is $92,956 with a poverty rate of 15.36%. The median age in Bostonia is 34.4 years: 33.6 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bostonia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,901 | 59.84% |
| Two or more races | 1,990 | 12.03% |
| Other race | 1,972 | 11.92% |
| Black or African American | 1,638 | 9.9% |
| Asian | 795 | 4.81% |
| Native American | 224 | 1.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.15% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,721 | 2.87 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Married | 2,300 | 3.67 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Non Family | 1,846 | 1.42 | 34.7 | 65.3 |
| Female | 1,109 | 3.49 | 20.1 | 79.9 |
| Male | 466 | 3.2 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
42.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 654 | 5.92% |
| Associates Degree | 881 | 7.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,874 | 16.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 620 | 5.61% |
| High School Graduate | 3,529 | 31.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 747 | 6.76% |
| Some College | 2,751 | 24.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,169 | 5,493 | 1,696 |
| Hispanic | 2,567 | 2,097 | 263 |
| Other Race | 1,424 | 1,067 | 48 |
| 2+ Races | 1,025 | 948 | 266 |
| Black | 956 | 926 | 97 |
| Asian | 631 | 542 | 208 |
| Native American | 201 | 128 | 29 |
| Islander | 25 | 25 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 32.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,955 | $73,045 | $38,281 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,849 | $0 | $49,583 |
| High School Graduate | $38,372 | $39,602 | $37,870 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,266 | $30,930 | $24,400 |
| Overall | $39,548 | $44,113 | $36,404 |
| Some College | $42,961 | $44,060 | $38,605 |
$39,548
Average Earnings
$44,113
Average Male
$36,404
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.55% of Bostonia residents speak only English, while 34.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,290 | 1,192 | 14.38% |
| Hispanic | 4,656 | 706 | 15.16% |
| Black | 1,615 | 538 | 33.31% |
| Other | 1,972 | 417 | 21.15% |
| Multiple | 1,990 | 162 | 8.14% |
| Asian | 765 | 59 | 7.71% |
15.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.12%
Male Poverty Rate
18.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bostonia is Black, with 33.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bostonia is Asian, with 7.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.7% |
| High School | 15.56% |
| Some College | 10.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 49.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 39.13% |
| Female Employed | 11.4% |
| Male Employed | 4.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,469 | $109,617 |
| Households | $73,549 | $92,956 |
| Married Families | $114,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,520 | $47,329 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
36.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,158
Number of Veterans
1,107
Male Veterans
51
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 397 |
| Vietnam | 320 |
| First Gulf War | 261 |
| Korea | 99 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 252 |
| 65 to 74 | 244 |
| 55 to 64 | 243 |
| 35 to 54 | 229 |
| 75+ | 190 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 611 | 7.99% |
| Black | 224 | 19.82% |
| Hispanic | 212 | 6.85% |
| Other Race | 193 | 12.43% |
| 2+ Races | 130 | 10.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
59%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.22%
Born in Bostonia
80.08%
Native Born
19.92%
Foreign Born
8.23%
Non Citizen
11.68%
Naturalized
80.08% of Bostonia residents were born in the United States, with 58.22% having been born in California. 8.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,095 | 122 | 0.72% |
| 2023 | 16,973 | 123 | 0.73% |
| 2022 | 16,850 | -1,224 | -6.77% |
| 2021 | 18,074 | 542 | 3.09% |
| 2020 | 17,532 | 929 | 5.6% |
| 2019 | 16,603 | -927 | -5.29% |
| 2018 | 17,530 | -70 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 17,600 | 1,305 | 8.01% |
| 2016 | 16,295 | -492 | -2.93% |
| 2015 | 16,787 | 327 | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 16,460 | 1,134 | 7.4% |
| 2013 | 15,326 | 587 | 3.98% |
| 2012 | 14,739 | 1,034 | 7.54% |
| 2011 | 13,705 | -1,674 | -10.88% |
| 2010 | 15,379 | 0 | 0% |