Population 10,164 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in New Boston
Household size in New Boston
| Period | New Boston | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.94 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.77 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The typical household in New Boston holds 2.77 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.94, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 30 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in New Boston
| Period | New Boston | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.8 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.3 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.6 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.3 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
New Boston skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 40.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in New Boston
| Period | New Boston | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in New Boston: 6.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. New Boston has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Michigan cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in New Boston
Renters in New Boston
| Period | New Boston | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 7.2% of households in New Boston rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 34.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.7 points, mirroring the country. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in New Boston
| Period | New Boston | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.8% of homes in New Boston are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in New Boston
| Period | New Boston | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in New Boston are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northeast has the oldest housing. New Boston has newer homes than the great majority of Michigan cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in New Boston
| Period | New Boston | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $910 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $978 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,048 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,331 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$421 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in New Boston runs $1,331 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $421 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 23.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in New Boston
Bachelor's degrees in New Boston
| Period | New Boston | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.3% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in New Boston: 23.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.4 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in New Boston
| Period | New Boston | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.0% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.2% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.7% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.4% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in New Boston is above the national rate: 93.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in New Boston
| Period | New Boston | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.6 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in New Boston has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 9.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
New Boston compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Boston | 2.77 | 46.6 | 6.2% | 7.2% | 3.8% | 1986 | $1,331 | 23.0% | 93.4% | 3.2% |
| Waltz | 2.44 | 54.0 | 12.8% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 1980 | $1,139 | 20.6% | 94.1% | 6.5% |
| Flat Rock | 2.70 | 41.9 | 10.8% | 17.3% | 4.8% | 1990 | $1,111 | 31.3% | 94.0% | 7.1% |
| Romulus | 2.65 | 38.1 | 18.0% | 26.2% | 7.8% | 1979 | $1,084 | 17.1% | 91.0% | 6.2% |
| Carleton | 2.52 | 48.6 | 12.0% | 10.1% | 3.9% | 1978 | $1,116 | 16.5% | 93.1% | 5.6% |
| Belleville | 2.49 | 43.9 | 7.8% | 31.7% | 7.5% | 1986 | $1,156 | 29.1% | 93.0% | 7.5% |
| Woodhaven | 2.80 | 43.9 | 7.5% | 17.5% | 4.1% | 1978 | $1,132 | 29.2% | 93.9% | 2.1% |
| West Sumpter | 2.98 | 40.5 | 18.8% | 12.5% | 6.2% | 1992 | $1,211 | 18.2% | 92.8% | 9.2% |
| South Rockwood | 2.44 | 44.8 | 11.8% | 23.4% | 6.4% | 1984 | $1,271 | 19.6% | 93.3% | 3.1% |
| Trenton | 2.52 | 44.3 | 10.2% | 23.0% | 5.3% | 1975 | $1,145 | 28.5% | 94.2% | 5.6% |
| Taylor | 2.50 | 38.7 | 17.7% | 33.3% | 6.4% | 1966 | $1,235 | 15.3% | 86.2% | 7.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up New Boston. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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