East Boston Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of East Boston?
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There are 45,501 residents in East Boston, with a median age of 33.8. Of this, 51.97% are males and 48.03% are females. US-born citizens make up 51.5% of the resident pool in East Boston, while non-US-born citizens account for 15.83%. Additionally, 32.67% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 37,407 people in East Boston currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 37,407 people in East Boston currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 45,501 | -4.8% |
| Male Population | 23,646 | -5.5% |
| Female Population | 21,855 | -4.1% |
Male population 51.97%
Female population 48.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33.8 | 1.2% |
| Citizen US Born | 23,431 | -3.9% |
| Citizen not US Born | 7,205 | -1.0% |
| Not Citizen | 14,865 | -7.9% |
Citizen US Born 51.5%
Citizen not US Born 15.83%
Not Citizen 32.67%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 456 | 8.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,074 | -13.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,870 | 11.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,171 | 2.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 37,407 | -4.9% |
Moved from Abroad 1.01%
Moved from Same County 9.06%
Moved from Same State 4.16%
Moved from Different State 2.6%
Same House as Last Year 83.17%
What are the employment statistics in East Boston?
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White-collar workers make up 83.12% of the working population in East Boston, while blue-collar employees account for 16.88%. There are also 2,110 entrepreneurs in East Boston (7.98% of the workforce); 19,640 workers employed in private companies (74.28%); and 2,367 people working in governmental institutions (8.95%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 21,977 | -3.9% |
| Blue Collar | 4,464 | -14.1% |
White Collar 83.12%
Blue Collar 16.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,110 | 24.3% |
| Private Companies | 19,640 | -9.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,367 | 2.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,324 | -2.0% |
Self Employees 7.98%
Private Companies 74.28%
Governmental Workers 8.95%
Not for Profit Companies 8.79%
How many households are there in East Boston?
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There are a total of 16,925 households in East Boston, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 52.57% of these East Boston households, while non-family units account for the remaining 47.43%. Additionally, 27.57% of households have children and 72.43% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 16,925 | -1.2% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -3.6% |
| Family Households | 8,897 | -3.5% |
| Non-family Households | 8,028 | 1.6% |
Family Households 52.57%
Non-family Households 47.43%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 4,667 | -6.4% |
| Households without Children | 12,258 | 1.0% |
Households with Children 27.57%
Households without Children 72.43%
What are the median and average incomes in East Boston?
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The average annual household income in East Boston is $98,782, while the median household income sits at $71,630 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $91,513, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $60,557. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $66,875 and $40,357, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $98,782 | 13.2% |
| Median Household Income | $71,630 | 13.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 6,740 | -10.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 38,014 | -4.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in East Boston?
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There are 18,376 housing units in East Boston, and the median year in which these properties were built is 0. Of the 16,925 occupied housing units in East Boston, 25.26% are owner-occupied, while 74.74% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.82% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $578,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,738 per month in East Boston.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.82% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $578,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,738 per month in East Boston.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 18,376 | -0.2% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 11,172 | -4.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,076 | 19.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 939 | 2.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 761 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,167 | 8.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 354 | -21.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 662 | 3.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 645 | -19.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,566 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 34 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 16,925 | -1.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,276 | -2.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 12,649 | -0.7% |
Owner Occupied 25.26%
Renter Occupied 74.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,900 | -0.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,376 | -6.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $578,000 | 13.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $577,000 | 2.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,738 | 7.8% |
With Mortgage 67.82%
Without Mortgage 32.18%
What is the level of education in East Boston?
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Approximately 33.84% of the population in East Boston holds a high school degree (that's 12,507 residents), while 14.45% have attained a college certificate (5,506 locals) and 21.71% have a bachelor's degree (8,025 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 5,882 | -4.8% |
| Some High School | 12,507 | -10.5% |
| Some College | 5,506 | -5.0% |
| Associate Degree | 1,413 | -5.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8,025 | 4.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,790 | 3.9% |
No High School 15.92%
Some High School 33.84%
Some College 14.45%
Associate Degree 3.82%
Bachelor's Degree 21.71%
Graduate Degree 10.26%
What is the marital status of East Boston residents?
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A total of 19,293 people in East Boston have never been married (which represents 50.6% of the total population), while 14,700 of them are wedded (38.55%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,775 (4.66%) and 2,719 (7.13%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 19,293 | -8.0% |
| Married | 14,700 | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1,775 | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 1,417 | -12.0% |
| Divorced | 2,719 | -5.5% |
Never Married 50.6%
Married 38.55%
Separated 4.66%
Widowed 3.72%
Divorced 7.13%
What are the most common means of transportation in East Boston?
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The top three means of transportation people in East Boston use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 9,141 residents commute by car, 1,222 prefer going to work by walking and 1,091 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 9,141 | -7.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,091 | -16.6% |
| Subway or Elevated | 317 | N/A |
| Railroad | 81 | -14.7% |
| Ferryboat | 24 | 26.3% |
| Bicycle | 68 | -13.9% |
| TaxiCab | 66 | -46.8% |
| Walk | 1,222 | -10.4% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
