New Boston is a city located in Mercer County Illinois. New Boston has a 2024 population of 610. New Boston is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -0.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 612 in 2020.
The average household income in New Boston is $64,525 with a poverty rate of 15.72%. The median age in New Boston is 39.1 years: 47.7 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Boston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 562 | 97.06% |
| Two or more races | 11 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 6 | 1.04% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 265 | 2.18 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Married | 136 | 2.78 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Non Family | 69 | 1.06 | 95.7 | 4.3 |
| Female | 56 | 1.95 | 21.4 | 78.6 |
| Male | 4 | 4.75 | 100 | 0 |
2.56
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
79.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 54 | 13.2% |
| Associates Degree | 30 | 7.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 16 | 3.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 3.91% |
| High School Graduate | 180 | 44.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.49% |
| Some College | 111 | 27.14% |
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 | 398 | 342 | 29 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,333 | $0 | $33,333 |
| Graduate Degree | $108,333 | $107,708 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,063 | $58,594 | $18,690 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,563 | $66,094 | $26,389 |
| Some College | $33,214 | $91,250 | $29,028 |
$34,563
Average Earnings
$66,094
Average Male
$26,389
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.92% of New Boston residents speak only English, while 1.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 562 | 91 | 16.19% |
15.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.42%
Male Poverty Rate
23.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Boston is White, with 16.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Boston is White, with 16.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.29% |
| Some College | 7.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 58.33% |
| Female Employed | 21.99% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,125 | $73,542 |
| Households | $54,821 | $64,525 |
| Married Families | $86,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,938 | $38,674 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.6%
Male Marriage Rate
51.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
36
Number of Veterans
36
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 7.5% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 42.86% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
7%
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
55.79%
Born in New Boston
98.96%
Native Born
1.04%
Foreign Born
1.04%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.96% of New Boston residents were born in the United States, with 55.79% having been born in Illinois. 1.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 608 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 609 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 609 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 609 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 610 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 610 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 611 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 612 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 612 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 612 | -41 | -6.28% |
| 2019 | 653 | -3 | -0.46% |
| 2018 | 656 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 656 | 3 | 0.46% |
| 2016 | 653 | -9 | -1.36% |
| 2015 | 662 | -6 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 668 | -6 | -0.89% |
| 2013 | 674 | -5 | -0.74% |
| 2012 | 679 | -6 | -0.88% |
| 2011 | 685 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 687 | 0 | 0% |