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Boston (VA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Boston, Virginia

StateVirginia
Land Area (mi²)2.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)173.2/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.11% (-5)
Growth Since 2020-50.22% (-448)
Rank in State448th
Rank in Country19854th

The population of Boston, VA in 2022 is estimated to be 444. This is a decrease of -1.11% (-5 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Boston by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Boston by Age

Boston Population Pyramid 2022
Boston Median Age
30.2
Total
21.4
Male
30.4
Female
Boston Sex Ratio
43.95%
392
Male
56.05%
500
Female
Boston Age Dependency Ratio
16
Old Age Dependency Ratio
90.5
Child Dependency Ratio
Boston Adults
501
Adults
(69 of whom are seniors) in Boston.

Population of Boston by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Boston

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 16.59%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 13.27%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 19.2%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Boston

While the overall poverty rate of Boston is 16.59%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (19.2%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (13.27%).

Poverty Rate of Boston by Employment Status and Sex

0%
Female Employed
37.5%
Female Unemployed
8.14%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Boston by Education

80.91%
Less Than 9th Grade
0%
High School
24.07%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Boston

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Boston

The most common language spoken in Boston is English, with 100% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 0% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Boston by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Boston, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Boston by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree00%
Bachelors Degree00%
Associates Degree10120.74%
Some College71.44%
High School Graduate26955.24%
9th to 12th Grade5511.29%
Less Than 9th Grade5511.29%

Earnings Statistics of Boston by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$40,120

Average Earnings

$40,678

Average Male

$0

Average Female