Boston, Indiana facts for kids
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Boston, Indiana
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Location of Boston in Wayne County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wayne |
| Township | Boston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 150 |
| • Density | 672.65/sq mi (259.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47324
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| Area code | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-06652 |
| GNIS ID | 2396597 |
Boston is a small town located in Boston Township, Wayne County, Indiana, United States. It's a part of the larger Wayne County. In 2020, about 150 people lived in Boston.
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History of Boston, Indiana
Boston got its name from the famous city of Boston, Massachusetts. When it was first planned out in 1832, it was called New Boston. A post office was opened in the town in 1837.
In 1849, the town faced a very difficult time when a serious illness affected many residents. Out of 120 people living there, 53 became very sick over five weeks.
The local government for Boston Township is run by the Boston Township Council. This council has five members, and one of them serves as the council president.
Where is Boston? (Geography)
Boston is a small town. According to information from 2010, the town covers a total area of about 0.21 square miles (0.54 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Boston (Demographics)
The number of people living in Boston has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 137 | — | |
| 1890 | 146 | 6.6% | |
| 1900 | 134 | −8.2% | |
| 1910 | 122 | −9.0% | |
| 1920 | 190 | 55.7% | |
| 1930 | 184 | −3.2% | |
| 1940 | 182 | −1.1% | |
| 1950 | 257 | 41.2% | |
| 1960 | 240 | −6.6% | |
| 1970 | 210 | −12.5% | |
| 1980 | 189 | −10.0% | |
| 1990 | 159 | −15.9% | |
| 2000 | 177 | 11.3% | |
| 2010 | 138 | −22.0% | |
| 2020 | 150 | 8.7% | |
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Boston's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 138 people living in Boston. These people made up 60 households, and 41 of these were families. The town had about 657 people per square mile. Most of the people (97.8%) were White. A small number were Native American (0.7%) or Asian (1.4%).
About 30% of the households had children under 18. Most households (58.3%) were married couples living together. About 25% of all households were individuals living alone. Some of these individuals (11.7%) were 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.30 people, and the average family had 2.68 people.
The average age of people in Boston in 2010 was 42 years old. About 22.5% of residents were under 18. About 19.6% were 65 years or older. The town had slightly more males (52.2%) than females (47.8%).
Transportation and Infrastructure
The Richmond Municipal Airport is located close to Boston. This airport helps people travel to and from the area.
Famous People from Boston
- De Scott Evans, a well-known artist, was from Boston.
