Boston, Michigan
Boston: township in Ionia County, Michigan
About
Boston is a township located in the county of Houghton in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,709 and a population density of 159 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,825 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Boston
| Population | 5,825 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| County | Houghton County |
| Area | 35.9 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.1797,-88.5293 |
| Altitude | 863 feet / 263 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 00:00:15 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 162 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.99% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 37℉ Rain And Snow Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Boston is located at 47°10'47"N 88°31'45"W (47.1796500, -88.5292900).
Boston map
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Weather
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Boston increased by 1.99% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,709 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,709 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,708 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,727 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,748 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,740 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,765 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,774 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,798 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,812 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,825 | 0.22% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Boston, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171128 | Michigan Technological University | Houghton (MI) | 49931-1295 |
| 172440 | Finlandia University | Hancock (MI) | 49930-1832 |
| 461315 | Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College | Baraga (MI) | 49908-0000 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Boston, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HGH | Houghton, Michigan | Townsend Drive and Hubbell Street | BUS |
| HKM | Hancock, MI | 125 Quincy Street | BUS |
| LAN | L'Anse, MI | 102 North Main Street | BUS |
| MQT | Marquette, Michigan | 1325 Commerce Drive | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Boston.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dollar Bay Post Office | Dollar Bay (MI) | 49922 |
| Hancock Post Office | Hancock (MI) | 49930 |
| Houghton Post Office | Houghton (MI) | 49931 |
| Hubbell Post Office | Hubbell (MI) | 49934 |
| Calum Post Office | Calumet (MI) | 49913 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Boston, Massachusetts The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area. with a population of 691,531 people.
- Boston, New York town in New York, USA with a population of 8,069 people.
- Boston, Georgia city in Thomas County, Georgia, United States with a population of 1,313 people.
- Boston, Ohio human settlement in United States of America with a population of 1,277 people.
- Boston, Indiana a city in Wayne County, Indiana with a population of 128 people.
Other cities in Houghton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Houghton County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte | 24,707 | Town in Michigan, USA |
| Laurium | 1,872 | Village in Michigan, USA |
| Chassell | 1,725 | Township in Houghton County, Michigan |
| Superior | 1,299 | Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan |
| Dollar Bay | 1,082 | Township in Houghton County, Michigan, United States |
| Osceola | 1,075 | Township in Houghton County, Michigan, United States |
| Frost | 1,052 | Township in Clare County, Michigan |
| Hubbell | 946 | City in Nebraska, USA |
| Lake Linden | 933 | Village in Michigan |
| South Range | 718 | City in Houghton County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Calumet | 676 | Village in Michigan |
| Hancock | 462 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Copper City | 180 | City in Houghton County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Houghton | 83 | County seat of Houghton County, Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
Boston distances to largest Michigan cities