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New Boston, Illinois

New Boston is a city located in Mercer County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 632.

Geography New Boston is located at 41°10'10" North, 90°59'48" West (41.169570, -90.996709)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.6 km² (1.4 mi²). 2.4 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is land and 1.2 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 32.37% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 632 people, 269 households, and 177 families residing in the city. The population density is 259.6/km² (672.6/mi²). There are 317 housing units at an average density of 130.2/km² (337.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 99.53% White, 0.16% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.32% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 269 households out of which 28.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% are married couples living together, 8.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% are non-families. 29.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.35 and the average family size is 2.92.

In the city the population is spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 102.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $29,231, and the median income for a family is $36,875. Males have a median income of $32,361 versus $17,917 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,593. 11.2% of the population and 6.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 15.9% are under the age of 18 and 11.7% are 65 or older.

See also: other New Bostons



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