City profile · Illinois · Census ACS 2023

New Boston, IL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for New Boston - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

632
Residents
$61,563
Median income
$100,700
Median home
$1,143
Median rent (state)

New Boston - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, New Boston places in the 38th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

38th
percentile, household income
10th
percentile, home value
32nd
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: New Boston, IL

632 people live in New Boston, Illinois - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. New Boston households earn a median of $61,563 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 18.2%. Typical homes in New Boston are valued around $100,700, and the median resident age is 42.0 years. About 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 59.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The city is served by 1 public schools according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Illinois tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Illinois at 100.0 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,143 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Illinois run around $240, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. The average commute for New Boston workers runs 40.7 minutes, with 80.1% driving alone and 1.6% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 8.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low).

Population

632 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Illinois

Median Household Income

$61,563 /yr

Poverty 18.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

100.0 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Illinois average

How does New Boston compare to other US cities?

New Boston measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 38% higher than other cities
Home value 10% pricier than other cities
Median rent 32% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares New Boston against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Illinois only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Illinois-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places New Boston toward the top of Illinois's cities

Among the 1,335 Illinois cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, New Boston ranks #151 - the 89th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares New Boston only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#793 of 1,311
40th percentile in Illinois
Median Gross Rent
#525 of 1,336
57th percentile in Illinois
Median Home Value
#819 of 1,315
38th percentile in Illinois
Poverty Rate
#151 of 1,335
89th percentile in Illinois
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#1,059 of 1,336
20th percentile in Illinois

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Illinois only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

38thIncome percentile

38th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How New Boston's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$100,700 Among the most affordable more affordable than 90% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. New Boston $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - New Boston, IL New Boston, IL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not New Boston, IL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution New Boston, IL median $61,563/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
New Boston, IL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for New Boston, IL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 10.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 18.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 59.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
632
Median Income
$61,563
Median Home Value
$100,700
Median Age
42.0
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Labor force participation
59.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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595 residents600 residents605 residents610 residents615 residents 202020212022202320242025 613 residents 600 residents ▼ -2.1%
New Boston's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
40.7 minutes
Drive Alone
80.1%
Carpool
13.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
1.6%
Other
5.2%

Based on 312 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Illinois - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$100
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$240
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Illinois state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Illinois state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county New Boston sits in

Cost of Living Index
100.0
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,143/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
8.8 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Illinois

Cordova
633 people
Dahlgren
631 people
Industry
633 people
Coffeen
630 people
Noble
630 people
Vermont
629 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to New Boston's 632 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Ravenna, KY
632 people
Deal, NJ
632 people
Evans Mills, NY
632 people
Catawba, NC
632 people
Graford, TX
632 people
Warren, TX
632 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to New Boston's $61,563 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

North Salem, IN
$61,563 median income
Rockwell City, IA
$61,563 median income
Alanson, MI
$61,563 median income
Abbeville, MS
$61,563 median income
Pine Ridge at Crestwood, NJ
$61,563 median income
DeRuyter, NY
$61,563 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - New Boston, IL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition New Boston, IL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 97.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0.5% White 97.6% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.6% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 1.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How New Boston compares to nearby Illinois cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
New Boston (this city) 632 $61,563
Cordova 633 $75,588
Dahlgren 631 $47,500
Industry 633 $54,306
Census ACS 5-year FIPS IL NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about New Boston, IL?

What is the population of New Boston, IL? +

632 people live in New Boston, IL according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in New Boston, IL? +

New Boston households earn a median of $61,563 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in New Boston? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for New Boston; the closest available measure is the Illinois state average, a cost of living index of 100.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Illinois vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in New Boston, IL? +

Homes in New Boston carry a median value of $100,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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