Boston, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Thomas County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
1,305
Population
580/sq mi density
$40,156
Median Income
$20,090 per capita
$850
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
82
Violent Crime/100K
411 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$40,156 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
82 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,305
Census 2023
Population Density
580
per square mile
Land Area
2.3
square miles (5.9 km²)
Median Age
34.9 yrs
10% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
39.4%
Male
60.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 29.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 65.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
29.3%
Black
65.9%
Hispanic
4.7%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.1% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.5%
Spanish
4.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.1%
Veterans
4.7%
22% below US avg (6%)
Disability
16.5%
27% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.0%
2% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.0%
19% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.471
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,305 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 580 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 34.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 39.4% |
| Female | 60.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 29.3% |
| Black or African American | 65.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 97.5% |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.1% |
| Veterans | 4.7% |
| Disability | 16.5% |
| Health Insurance | 93.0% |
| Uninsured | 7.0% |
| Broadband Access | 84.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.471 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 4, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent |