Boston, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 246, Boston's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Boston is a small community located in Indiana, within Wayne County. The total population is 246. It ranks as the 659th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Boston is 33.5 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 38.1 years. With 31.3% of the population under 18, Boston has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Boston is $70,893. This is 1% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.8%. This is 150% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 52% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $75,500. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, Boston is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 54.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% lower than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Boston has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 8.6%.

Education

9.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Boston, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.