Boston, PA Demographics
A map of Boston's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 479 | 87.2% |
Multiracial | 42 | 7.7% |
Hispanic | 14 | 2.6% |
Black | 5 | 0.9% |
Asian | 5 | 0.9% |
Native American/Other | 4 | 0.7% |
Boston, Pennsylvania had a population of 549 in 2020. It was 87.2% White, 0.9% Black, 0.9% Asian, 2.6% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 7.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Boston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Boston is the 1285th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Boston's White Population
479 residents of Boston identify as White, or 87.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Boston larger than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Boston is ranked #1268 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Boston is more White than neighboring Versailles (78.5% White), and McKeesport (51% White). Boston is less White than neighboring Greenock (93.1% White), Lincoln (95.4% White), and White Oak (88.1% White).
Boston's Black Population
5 residents of Boston identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Boston slightly less than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Boston is ranked #979 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Boston is more Black than neighboring Lincoln (0.4% Black). Boston is less Black than neighboring Versailles (13.1% Black), Greenock (2.6% Black), McKeesport (38.5% Black), and White Oak (5.7% Black).
Boston's Asian Population
5 residents of Boston identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Boston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Boston is ranked #628 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Boston is more Asian than neighboring Versailles (0.3% Asian), Greenock (0.1% Asian), Lincoln (0% Asian), McKeesport (0.3% Asian), and White Oak (0.6% Asian).
Boston's Hispanic Population
14 residents of Boston identify as Hispanic, or 2.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Boston slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Boston is ranked #844 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Boston is more Hispanic than neighboring Versailles (2.5% Hispanic), Greenock (1.2% Hispanic), Lincoln (0.5% Hispanic), and White Oak (1.8% Hispanic). Boston is less Hispanic than neighboring McKeesport (3.5% Hispanic).
Boston's Native American/Other Population
4 residents of Boston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Boston roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Boston is ranked #344 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Boston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Greenock (0.2% Native American/Other). Boston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Versailles (1.2% Native American/Other), Lincoln (1.7% Native American/Other), and McKeesport (0.9% Native American/Other).
Boston's Multiracial Population
42 residents of Boston identify as Multiracial, or 7.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Boston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Boston is ranked #51 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Boston is more Multiracial than neighboring Versailles (4.5% Multiracial), Greenock (3% Multiracial), Lincoln (1.9% Multiracial), McKeesport (5.8% Multiracial), and White Oak (3.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.