Boston, NY is a small town located in Albany County. It has a population of 7,949 people and a population density of 225 people per square mile. It's the perfect place to explore nature and experience the beauty of rural living while not being too far away from cities like Albany or Saratoga Springs. There are many year-round outdoor activities in the area such as hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, and horseback riding. Local businesses include Greer's General Store, the Boston Corner Cafe, Weidner's Family Restaurant and Bakery, Amsterdam Veterinary Hospital and Farm Supply, and Murphy's Maple Syrup. There are also many organizations in the town such as the Boston Historical Society Museum, the Hometown Association for Music Education (HAME), and numerous local sports teams like basketball or football teams sponsored by local businesses. In addition to these activities there are some sporting events throughout the year such as an annual 5K run/walk that takes place during summer months or even a charity golf tournament that raises funds for local initiatives.
The population in Boston is 7,949. There are 222 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Boston is 53.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Boston is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Boston
- 60.6% are married
- 7.8% are divorced
- 30.4% are married with children
- 6.4% have children, but are single
Race in Boston
- 98.5% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander