North Boston, NY

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    2,358
    US Senator
    Chuck Schumer
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Kirsten Gillibrand
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    57.6
    1.05% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    5.56%
    17.3% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $62,377
    4.09% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $265,400
    14.6% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,135
    10.1% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in North Boston, NY 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.

    98.2% of the residents in North Boston, NY are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in North Boston, NY was $265,400, and the homeownership rate was 73%.

    Most people in North Boston, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.5 minutes. The average car ownership in North Boston, NY was 3 cars per household.

    United StatesNew YorkErie County, NYBuffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NYErie County (South) PUMA, NY

    Population & Diversity

    North Boston, NY is home to a population of 2.36k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.42% of North Boston, NY residents were born outside of the country (57 people).

    In 2024, there were 14.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.18k people) in North Boston, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 147 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 14 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.2% of North Boston, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in North Boston, NY was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Boston, NY
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.18k ± 379
    2. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      147 ± 151
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      14 ± 21
    0.551%
    Hispanic Population
    13 people

    In 2024, there were 14.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.18k people) in North Boston, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 147 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 14 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    0.551% of the people in North Boston, NY are hispanic (13 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in North Boston, NY as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New York.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Dominican Republic
      492,198 ± 17,010 people
    2. China
      414,597 ± 15,642 people
    3. Jamaica
      229,554 ± 11,695 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 492,198 New York residents, followed by China with 414,597 and Jamaica with 229,554.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.42%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    57 people
    2.01%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    52 people

    As of 2024, 2.42% of North Boston, NY residents (57 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Boston, NY was 2.01%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

    The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in North Boston, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      89 ± 80
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      57 ± 52
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      40 ± 51

    North Boston, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in North Boston, NY.

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    Health

    96.5% of the population of North Boston, NY has health coverage, with 45.8% on employee plans, 10.6% on Medicaid, 20.4% on Medicare, 17.5% on non-group plans, and 2.21% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in New York see 1,245 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,245 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1205 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 265 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 9.92% under 18 years, 15.6% between 18 and 34 years, 42.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 31.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    3.48%
    Uninsured
    45.8%
    Employer Coverage
    10.6%
    Medicaid
    20.4%
    Medicare
    17.5%
    Non-Group
    2.21%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Boston, NY grew by 9.84% from 3.17% to 3.48%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of North Boston, NY employs 1.14k people. In 2024, the largest industries in North Boston, NY were Retail Trade (225 people), Manufacturing (167 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (140 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($125,273), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($118,654), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($85,089).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.14k
    2024 Value
    ± 298
    −10.1%
    1 Year decline
    ± 41.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in North Boston, NY declined at a rate of −10.1%, from 1.26k employees to 1.14k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Boston, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (206 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (142 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (140 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Boston, NY.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.14k
    2024 Value
    ± 298
    −10.1%
    1 Year decline
    ± 41.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in North Boston, NY declined at a rate of −10.1%, from 1.26k employees to 1.14k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Boston, NY, are Retail Trade (225 people), Manufacturing (167 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (140 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Boston, NY, though some of these residents may live in North Boston, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $62,829
    Median earning men ± $45,233
    $53,545
    Median earning women ± $2,312

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($67,426), Construction ($39,311), and Retail Trade ($31,875).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($119,327), Manufacturing ($81,429), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,279).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.74%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

    Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for North Boston, NY. Showing the available data for New York.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (55.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.3%)
      Republican Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.565%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from New York

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    Chuck Schumer
    Senator from New York3
    Assumed office on January 3, 1999
    Kirsten Gillibrand
    Senator from New York1
    Assumed office on January 26, 2009
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

    Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in North Boston, NY was $265,400 in 2024, which is 0.798 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $231,500 to $265,400, a 14.6% increase. The homeownership rate in North Boston, NY is 73%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in North Boston, NY have an average commute time of 21.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Boston, NY is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $265,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$24,459
    $919
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$226

    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 North Boston, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    73%
    Homeownership
    2024
    73.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 73% of the housing units in North Boston, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.9%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $62,377
    Median Household Income
    ± $15,539
    1.26k
    Number of Households
    ± 275

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.26k households in North Boston, NY declined from $62,377 from the previous year's value of $65,037.

    The following chart displays the households in North Boston, NY 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 $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for North Boston, NY is from New York.
    0.492
    2024 Wage GINI in New York
    0.493
    2023 Wage GINI in New York

    In 2024, the income inequality in New York was 0.492 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.301% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (88.8%)
    2. Worked At Home (10.5%)
    3. Carpooled (0.636%)

    In 2024, 88.8% of workers in North Boston, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.5%) and those who carpooled to work (0.636%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    21.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in North Boston, NY have a shorter commute time (21.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.12% of the workforce in North Boston, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    3 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in North Boston, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in North Boston, NY have 3 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    5.56% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Boston, NY (131 out of 2.36k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North Boston, NY is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

    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.

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