New Boston is a city located in Bowie County Texas. New Boston has a 2024 population of 4,523. It is also the county seat of Bowie County. New Boston is currently declining at a rate of -0.55% annually and its population has decreased by -2.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,621 in 2020.
The average household income in New Boston is $85,381 with a poverty rate of 21.05%. The median age in New Boston is 38.4 years: 37.5 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Boston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,829 | 82.79% |
| Black or African American | 604 | 13.06% |
| Native American | 105 | 2.27% |
| Two or more races | 87 | 1.88% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,855 | 2.48 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Non Family | 844 | 1.2 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Married | 605 | 3.18 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Female | 240 | 4.43 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Male | 166 | 3.64 | 33.1 | 66.9 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
57.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 210 | 7.01% |
| Associates Degree | 171 | 5.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 519 | 17.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 241 | 8.05% |
| High School Graduate | 957 | 31.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 91 | 3.04% |
| Some College | 806 | 26.91% |
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 | 2,357 | 2,076 | 599 |
| Black | 475 | 475 | 131 |
| Native American | 90 | 90 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 61 | 41 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 27.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,664 | $77,522 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,938 | $0 | $90,433 |
| High School Graduate | $55,291 | $57,253 | $37,015 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $9,435 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,114 | $56,657 | $37,801 |
| Some College | $48,490 | $41,500 | $49,115 |
$50,114
Average Earnings
$56,657
Average Male
$37,801
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.96% of New Boston residents speak only English, while 2.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,502 | 546 | 15.59% |
| Hispanic | 315 | 309 | 98.1% |
| Black | 594 | 114 | 19.19% |
21.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.73%
Male Poverty Rate
24.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Boston is Hispanic, with 98.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Boston is White, with 15.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60.21% |
| High School | 20.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.79% |
| Some College | 8.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 52.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.63% |
| Female Employed | 10.9% |
| Male Employed | 6.17% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,676 | $83,015 |
| Households | $59,030 | $85,381 |
| Married Families | $67,050 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,879 | $82,611 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.4%
Male Marriage Rate
33.0%
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
334
Number of Veterans
334
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 136 |
| First Gulf War | 133 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 113 |
| 35 to 54 | 98 |
| 55 to 64 | 60 |
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 227 | 7.79% |
| Native American | 70 | 66.67% |
| Black | 37 | 7.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
72.37%
Born in New Boston
97.36%
Native Born
2.64%
Foreign Born
0.76%
Non Citizen
1.88%
Naturalized
97.36% of New Boston residents were born in the United States, with 72.37% having been born in Texas. 0.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,402 | -24 | -0.54% |
| 2028 | 4,426 | -24 | -0.54% |
| 2027 | 4,450 | -25 | -0.56% |
| 2026 | 4,475 | -24 | -0.53% |
| 2025 | 4,499 | -24 | -0.53% |
| 2024 | 4,523 | -25 | -0.55% |
| 2023 | 4,548 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2022 | 4,545 | -53 | -1.15% |
| 2021 | 4,598 | -23 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 4,621 | 48 | 1.05% |
| 2019 | 4,573 | -79 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 4,652 | -14 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 4,666 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2016 | 4,665 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 4,673 | -38 | -0.81% |
| 2014 | 4,711 | -44 | -0.93% |
| 2013 | 4,755 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2012 | 4,752 | -17 | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 4,769 | -26 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 4,795 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,808 | -249 | -4.92% |
| 1990 | 5,057 | 429 | 9.27% |
| 1980 | 4,628 | 929 | 25.11% |
| 1970 | 3,699 | 926 | 33.39% |
| 1960 | 2,773 | 85 | 3.16% |
| 1950 | 2,688 | -1,714 | -38.94% |