New Boston, Ohio facts for kids
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New Boston, Ohio
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Location of New Boston, Ohio
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Location of New Boston in Scioto County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Scioto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.16 sq mi (3.00 km2) |
| • Land | 1.12 sq mi (2.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 532 ft (162 m) |
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| • Total | 2,297 |
| • Density | 2,047.24/sq mi (790.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45662
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-54166 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086930 |
New Boston is a small village located in Scioto County, Ohio, United States. It sits right along the Ohio River. In 2020, about 2,298 people lived there.
This village is almost completely surrounded by the larger city of Portsmouth. The only side not touching Portsmouth is its southern border, which is the Ohio River. New Boston has its own local school district, the New Boston Local School District. It also uses the Portsmouth Public Library.
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History of New Boston
New Boston was officially created on February 17, 1891. Three people named James Skelton, A.T. Holcomb, and M. Stanton planned out the village. They decided to name it after Boston, Massachusetts. This was because many of the first people who settled here came from that famous city.
Geography and Location
New Boston is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 1.14 square miles (2.95 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.11 square miles (2.87 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
As mentioned, New Boston is almost entirely surrounded by the city of Portsmouth. Portsmouth is to its west, north, and east. The only side not touching Portsmouth is the south, where the Ohio River flows.
Population and People
The population of New Boston has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| 1870 | 111 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,858 | — | |
| 1920 | 4,817 | 159.3% | |
| 1930 | 5,931 | 23.1% | |
| 1940 | 6,024 | 1.6% | |
| 1950 | 4,734 | −21.4% | |
| 1960 | 3,984 | −15.8% | |
| 1970 | 3,325 | −16.5% | |
| 1980 | 3,188 | −4.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,717 | −14.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,340 | −13.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,272 | −2.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,297 | 1.1% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 2,272 people living in New Boston. There were 1,065 households, which are groups of people living together. About 537 of these were families.
The village had about 2,047 people per square mile (790 people per square kilometer). Most residents were White (96.0%). A smaller number were African American (1.1%), Native American (0.3%), or Asian (0.3%). Some people were from other races or had mixed backgrounds. About 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 27.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (44.9%) were made up of just one person. About 20.9% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had about 2.08 people.
The average age in the village was 40.3 years old. About 22.7% of residents were under 18. About 19.5% were 65 years or older. More females lived in the village (54.2%) than males (45.8%).
Famous People from New Boston
- Ron Giles (television executive): Born in 1942, he is a well-known American television executive and author. He has won awards for his work.
- Vern Riffe: (1925-1997) He was an important politician who served as the Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives.
Images for kids
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The New Boston (Vern Riffe) Branch of the Portsmouth Public Library.
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The intersection of U.S. 52 and SR 139 in New Boston.
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The building that used to be Glenwood High School.
