New Boston
City in Mercer County, Illinois
New Boston is a city in Mercer County, Illinois, with 613 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 571 ft (174 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oakville, 5.5 miles SW.
- 613residents (2020 Census)
- 571 ftelevation · 174 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.4 km²
- 651 / sq mipopulation density
- 61272ZIP code
About New Boston
New Boston is a city in Mercer County, Illinois, United States on the Mississippi River. The population was 613 at the 2020 census, down from 683 in 2010.
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Living in New Boston
- Median household income
- $60,662
- Median home value
- $95,400
- Median rent
- $484/mo
- Median age
- 46.6
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New Boston had 613 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 613 |
|---|---|
| Density | 651 per sq mi (252 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
New Boston at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Mercer County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 613 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.94 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.46 sq mi (1.20 km²) |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1704° N, 90.9998° W |
| ZIP code | 61272 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1752220 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near New Boston
- Oakville, IA5.5 mi SW
- Keithsburg5.9 mi SE
- Joy6.6 mi E
- Eliza8.7 mi N
- Wapello, IA9.8 mi W
- Millersburg10.6 mi NE
- Seaton11.5 mi SE
- Grandview, IA12.3 mi NW
- Aledo13.3 mi E
- Kingston, IA13.4 mi S
- Fruitland, IA13.9 mi NW
- Morning Sun, IA14.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about New Boston
What county is New Boston in?
New Boston is in Mercer County, Illinois.
What is the population of New Boston, IL?
613 people lived in New Boston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of New Boston, IL?
The ZIP code of New Boston is 61272.
What is the elevation of New Boston?
571 feet (174 m) above sea level.
What towns are near New Boston?
Oakville (5.5 mi), Keithsburg (5.9 mi), Joy (6.6 mi), Eliza (8.7 mi), Wapello (9.8 mi).
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