New Boston, Illinois
New Boston: Township in Mercer County, Illinois
About
New Boston is a township located in the county of Mercer in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 683 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 644 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about New Boston
| Population : | 644 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Mercer County |
| Area : | 53.72 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:03:30 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 61272 |
| Density : | 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.06% (2010-2020) |
Geography
New Boston is located at 41°10'13"N 90°59'49"W (41.1703100, -90.9968100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of New Boston decreased by 6.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 683 | - | census |
| 2011 | 685 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 679 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 674 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 668 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 662 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 653 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 656 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 656 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 653 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 644 | -1.4% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 14,896 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,020 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 14.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,172 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,058 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 30.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.4% |
| White only, percent : | 25.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 21.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 73.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 4.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 193 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 39.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.3% |
New Boston zip code is 61272.
County name: Mercer, County
fips: 17131
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $229,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,389 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $396 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,054 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,607 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.94 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 57.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 10,060 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 13,493 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 53,789 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $3,973 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,886 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $18,238 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 687 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 449 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 114 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 613 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 61 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 37 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 636 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,514.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.72 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $114,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,294 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $616 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,228 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,345 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.83 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,180 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,206 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 84,884 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 137,859 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,853 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $62,229 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,805 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 713 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 492 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 147 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 138 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 509 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 128 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 519 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 5,304.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.25 |
Schools in New Boston
College & universities near New Boston, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147341 | Monmouth College | Monmouth (IL) | 61462-1998 |
| 154378 | Southeastern Community College | West Burlington (IA) | 52655-0180 |
| 146755 | Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences | Rock Island (IL) | 61201-5317 |
| 153463 | American Hair Academy | Mt. Pleasant (IA) | 52641 |
| 153621 | Iowa Wesleyan University | Mount Pleasant (IA) | 52641 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near New Boston, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near New Boston
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Oakvill Post Office | Oakville (IA) | 52646 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- New Boston , New Hampshire city in Texas, United States with a population of 5,941 people.
- New Boston , Texas city in Texas, United States with a population of 4,568 people.
- New Boston , Ohio city in Scioto County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 2,123 people.
Other cities in Mercer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mercer County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Aledo | 3,383 | City in Mercer County, Illinois, United States |
| Burgess | 2,249 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Preemption | 1,628 | Township in Mercer County, Illinois |
| Viola | 874 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Millersburg | 688 | Township in Mercer County, Illinois |
| Matherville | 651 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Sherrard | 588 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Keithsburg | 569 | Township in Mercer County, Illinois, United States |
| Norwood | 447 | Village in Peoria County, Illinois, United States |
| Eliza | 385 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Joy | 377 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| North Henderson | 206 | Township in Mercer County, Illinois |
