North Boston, NY Demographics

A map of North Boston's Population by Race

North Boston, New York has an estimated population of 2,358, a decrease from the 2,529 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.6% White, 6.2% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Boston, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Boston has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In North Boston, that probability was 10.0% in 2020 and 13.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Boston is ranked the 579th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). North Boston was ranked the 560th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Boston's White Population

2,184 residents of North Boston, or 92.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Boston is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. North Boston ranks 99th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Boston's White population has declined by an estimated 8.9%. White residents' share of North Boston's population has decreased from 94.8% to 92.6%.

North Boston is more White than neighboring Blasdell (87% White). North Boston is less White than neighboring Hamburg (93.2% White), Orchard Park (97.8% White), Eden (92.9% White), and Wanakah (98.9% White).

North Boston's Black Population

0 residents of North Boston, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Boston is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. North Boston ranks 1164th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Boston's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of North Boston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

North Boston is less Black than neighboring Hamburg (0.9% Black), Eden (1.4% Black), and Blasdell (4.2% Black).

North Boston's Asian Population

14 residents of North Boston, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Boston is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. North Boston ranks 1080th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Boston's Asian population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Asian residents' share of North Boston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

North Boston is more Asian than neighboring Orchard Park (0% Asian), Eden (0.2% Asian), and Blasdell (0% Asian). North Boston is less Asian than neighboring Hamburg (1% Asian), and Wanakah (0.7% Asian).

North Boston's Hispanic Population

13 residents of North Boston, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Boston is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. North Boston ranks 1096th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Boston's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 69.0%. Hispanic residents' share of North Boston's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.6%.

North Boston is more Hispanic than neighboring Wanakah (0% Hispanic). North Boston is less Hispanic than neighboring Hamburg (1.8% Hispanic), Eden (2.1% Hispanic), and Blasdell (4% Hispanic).

North Boston's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of North Boston, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Boston is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. North Boston ranks 1031st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Boston's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Boston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

North Boston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hamburg (0.5% Native American/Other), Orchard Park (0.3% Native American/Other), Eden (0.4% Native American/Other), and Blasdell (2% Native American/Other).

North Boston's Multiracial Population

147 residents of North Boston, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Boston is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. North Boston ranks 819th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Boston's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 101.4%. Multiracial residents' share of North Boston's population has increased from 2.9% to 6.2%.

North Boston is more Multiracial than neighboring Hamburg (2.6% Multiracial), Orchard Park (1.3% Multiracial), Eden (3% Multiracial), Blasdell (2.8% Multiracial), and Wanakah (0.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.