Boston, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Boston, Virginia had a total population of 96, the 623rd largest community in Virginia. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Boston Quick Facts
How Boston Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 156 | 96 | -38.5% |
How Boston Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Boston Rankings in Virginia
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Other Cities in Accomack County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chincoteague | 3,296 | $62,917 | 10.2% | $349,500 |
| Captains Cove | 1,542 | $110,156 | 0.0% | $267,700 |
| Wattsville | 1,439 | $69,380 | 8.1% | $184,700 |
| Onancock | 1,433 | $54,500 | 21.3% | $294,400 |
| Accomac | 948 | $45,986 | 9.6% | $251,500 |
| Parksley | 867 | $76,875 | 5.2% | $163,100 |
| Pastoria | 863 | $46,884 | 6.6% | $116,200 |
| Belle Haven | 836 | $62,917 | 6.9% | $183,000 |
| Onley | 678 | $57,837 | 8.6% | $323,100 |
| Nelsonia | 608 | $88,685 | 12.7% | $136,200 |
Cities Similar to Boston
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falls Mills | 96 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 57.3% |
| Deep Creek | 95 | $2,499 | N/A | 0.0% | 67.4% |
| Ebony | 95 | N/A | N/A | 30.2% | 16.8% |
| Locust Mount | 95 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 33.7% |
| Heathsville | 98 | $11,597 | N/A | 0.0% | 86.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 96, 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 Virginia, within Accomack County. The total population is 96. It ranks as the 623rd most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.
Age Demographics
The median age in Boston is 64.3 years. This is 65% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Boston. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Boston, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Boston is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 42.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (42.7% vs 18.3%).
Education
27.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Boston, Virginia 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 Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Boston, Virginia?
Boston, Virginia has a population of 96 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Boston, VA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Boston — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Boston, VA?
The ACS sample for Boston recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Boston, Virginia?
Boston's population is 57.3% White, 42.7% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Boston, VA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Boston — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Boston, Virginia?
27.1% of adults (25+) in Boston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.