Boston, Pennsylvania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Boston, Pennsylvania
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Keystone marker on the Boston Bridge
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Allegheny
Area
• Total	0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2)
• Land	0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2)
• Water	0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	549
• Density	1,668.69/sq mi (644.23/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	15135
FIPS code	42-07688

Boston is a small community in Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Sometimes people call it "Little Boston" to avoid confusing it with the much larger city of Boston, Massachusetts. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics, but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 549 people lived there.

Where is Boston, Pennsylvania?

Boston is located in the state of Pennsylvania, which is in the eastern part of the United States. It's part of Allegheny County, a larger area that includes the city of Pittsburgh. The community covers a total area of about 0.94 square kilometers (or 0.36 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

People Who Live Here

The word "demographics" helps us understand the people who live in a place. It tells us things like how many people there are and how the population changes over time.

Population Count

According to the 2020 census, 549 people lived in Boston, Pennsylvania. This number helps us see how the community is growing or changing.

What is a Census?

A census is like a big count of everyone living in a country. The United States Census Bureau does this every ten years. It helps the government understand how many people live in different areas. This information is used for many things, like planning schools, roads, and other services.