New Boston township, Illinois
New Boston township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
New Boston township is a geographic entity located in Mercer County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,133. The land area covers 50.66 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,133 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs | ±8.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 537 | ±90 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 575 | ±93 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 537 | ±90 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 38 | ±31 |
| Median Home Value | $129,800 | ±$23,311 |
| Median Gross Rent | $620 | ±$17 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,125 | ±$10,499 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,641 | ±$8,079 |
| Poverty Rate | 11% | ±5.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 122 | ±68 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | ±3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 473 | ±97 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.8% | ±6.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF NEW BOSTON
GUS Population: 1,145 (2024)
ID: 163196
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
407 3RD STREET, NEW BOSTON IL 61272
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GUS Population: 15,292 (2024)
ID: 162152
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: MERCER COUNTY CLERK
COUNTY BUILDING, ALEDO IL 61231
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School New Boston | KG-05 | New Boston, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Aledo, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Muscatine, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Illinois City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Letts, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Letts, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Mediapolis, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Mediapolis, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Mediapolis, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Joy, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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KECK MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 119 N 2ND ST, WAPELLO, IA, 52653 |
(319) 523-5261
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EDWARDS RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 412 EAST MAIN STREET, ALEDO, IL, 61231 |
(309) 582-2032
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LETTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.4 mi away | 125 E IOWA ST, LETTS, IA, 52754 |
(319) 726-5121
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MELLINGER MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.4 mi away | 11 DIVISION ST, MORNING SUN, IA, 52640 |
(319) 868-7505
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MUSSER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 408 E 2ND ST, MUSCATINE, IA, 52761 |
(563) 263-3065
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MEDIAPOLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.0 mi away | 128 N ORCHARD ST, MEDIAPOLIS, IA, 52637 |
(319) 394-3895
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COLUMBUS JUNCTION PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.8 mi away | 232 2ND ST, COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA, 52738 |
(319) 728-7972
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VIOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 21.5 mi away | 1701 SEVENTEENTH STREET, VIOLA, IL, 61486 |
(309) 596-2620
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ANDALUSIA TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 21.7 mi away | 503 SECOND STREET WEST, ANDALUSIA, IL, 61232 |
(309) 798-2542
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BUFFALO BRANCH
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Library | 22.8 mi away | 329 DODGE ST, BUFFALO, IA, 52728 |
(319) 381-1797
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at NEW BOSTON DAM 17, IL US, located 3.4 miles from New Boston township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.5° | 15.3° | 23.4° | 1.31" | — |
| February | 36.0° | 19.0° | 27.5° | 1.72" | — |
| March | 48.6° | 29.6° | 39.1° | 2.62" | — |
| April | 61.9° | 40.4° | 51.2° | 3.56" | — |
| May | 72.9° | 51.8° | 62.4° | 5.05" | — |
| June | 82.5° | 61.9° | 72.2° | 4.59" | — |
| July | 86.0° | 65.3° | 75.7° | 3.52" | — |
| August | 83.9° | 62.9° | 73.4° | 3.83" | — |
| September | 77.4° | 54.5° | 66.0° | 3.34" | — |
| October | 64.3° | 43.3° | 53.8° | 2.86" | — |
| November | 49.4° | 31.9° | 40.7° | 2.13" | — |
| December | 36.7° | 21.8° | 29.3° | 1.77" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Boston city | City | 2.2 mi | — |
| Joy village | Village | 6.0 mi | — |
| Eliza CDP | CDP | 6.5 mi | — |
| Oakville city | City | 7.6 mi | — |
| Keithsburg city | City | 7.7 mi | — |
| Millersburg CDP | CDP | 9.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1713152233. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.