Boston, PA

Census Place

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2021 Population

317

10.5% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

58.5

0% 1-year change

2021 Median Household Income

$56,656

27.2% 1-year decline

2021 Median Property Value

$96,400

1.63% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Boston, PA had a population of 317 people with a median age of 58.5 and a median household income of $56,656. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Boston, PA grew from 287 to 317, a 10.5% increase and its median household income declined from $77,772 to $56,656, a −27.2% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Boston, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (100%), White (Hispanic) (0%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (0%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Boston, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Boston, PA are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Boston, PA was $96,400, and the homeownership rate was 74.5%.

Most people in Boston, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Boston, PA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Boston, PA is home to a population of 317 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2021, 0% of Boston, PA residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2021, there were NaNy times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (317 people) in Boston, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 0 White (Hispanic) and 0 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

100%

2021 Citizenship

100%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 100% of Boston, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Boston, PA was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Boston, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Boston, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
317 ± 145
White (Hispanic)
0 ± 11
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
0 ± 11

Hispanic Population

0 people

0% of the people in Boston, PA are hispanic (0 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Boston, PA as a share of the total population.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 19
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 16
Vietnam
0 ± 19

Boston, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), NaNN times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Boston, PA employs 119 people. The largest industries in Boston, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (49 people), Educational Services (40 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (15 people), and the highest paying industries are Health Care & Social Assistance ($58,897), Total ($41,844), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,844).

Employment

Occupations

119

2021 Value

± 108

−16.2%

1 Year decline

± 148%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Boston, PA declined at a rate of −16.2%, from 142 employees to 119 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Boston, PA, are Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (40 people), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (17 people), and Community & Social Service Occupations (17 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Boston, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

119

2021 Value

± 108

−16.2%

1 Year decline

± 148%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Boston, PA declined at a rate of −16.2%, from 142 employees to 119 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Boston, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (49 people), Educational Services (40 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (15 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Boston, PA, though some of these residents may live in Boston, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

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Median earning women ± N/A

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are .

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($58,897).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($76.1B) and Electronics ($43.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$722B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$73.7B
New York
$72.6B
Ohio
$36B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.7B, followed by New York with $72.6B and Ohio and $36B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.711% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.725% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.52M), Bachelors Degree (1.95M), and Some college (1.84M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Boston, PA was $96,400 in 2021, which is 0.394 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $98,000 to $96,400, a 1.63% decrease. The homeownership rate in Boston, PA is 74.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Boston, PA have an average commute time of 26.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Boston, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$96,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,362

$117

Median Property Taxes

±$74

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Boston, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Boston, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.5%

Homeownership

2021

54.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.5% of the housing units in Boston, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Boston, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 4962

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Boston, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,656

Median Household Income

± $51,001

157

Number of Households

± 95

In 2021, the median household income of the 157 households in Boston, PA declined from $56,656 from the previous year's value of $77,772.

The following chart displays the households in Boston, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Boston, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2021, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.147% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (87.4%)
Worked At Home (12.6%)
Carpooled (0%)

In 2021, 87.4% of workers in Boston, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.6%) and those who carpooled to work (0%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Boston, PA have a similar commute time (26.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Boston, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Boston, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Boston, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Boston, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

0% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Boston, PA (0 out of 317 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females < 5 and then Males 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Boston, PA is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

100% of the population of Boston, PA has health coverage, with 53% on employee plans, 14.5% on Medicaid, 27.4% on Medicare, 5.05% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Allegheny County, PA see 887 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.449% decrease from the previous year (891 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1031 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 261 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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887 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Allegheny County, PA

Primary care physicians in Allegheny County, PA see an average of 887 patients per year. This represents a 0.449% decrease from the previous year (891 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Allegheny County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 5.36% under 18 years, 5.36% between 18 and 34 years, 56.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 32.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

Uninsured

53%

Employer Coverage

14.5%

Medicaid

27.4%

Medicare

5.05%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Boston, PA stayed by NaNN% from 0% to 0%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Boston, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.