Boron, CA

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Boron Overview

2,469
TOTAL POPULATION
1,336
MALE POPULATION
1,133
FEMALE POPULATION
117.92
MALES / 100 FEMALES
84.81
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,406
PER CAPITA INCOME
$85,921
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,969
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
13.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
86.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,194
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,028
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
10.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Boron Zip Codes

Boron Area Codes

Race in Boron

The most populous races in Boron are White / Caucasian (1,425 | 57.7%), Hispanic or Latino (797 | 32.3%), and Two or more Races (404 | 16.4%).
Race in Boron
Race# Population% Population
Asian1536.2%
Black / African American1586.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific30.1%
Hispanic or Latino79732.3%
Native / Alaskan1224.9%
White / Caucasian1,42557.7%
Two or more Races40416.4%
Some other Race2048.3%
Total2,469100.0%

Ancestry in Boron

The most populous ancestries reported in Boron are Mexican (459 | 18.6%), German (328 | 13.3%), English (235 | 9.5%), Irish (235 | 9.5%), and Italian (180 | 7.3%), together accounting for 58.2% of all Boron residents.
Ancestry in Boron
Ancestry# Population% Population
American441.8%
Apache612.5%
Blackfeet1064.3%
Burmese180.7%
Central American1124.5%
Cherokee943.8%
Choctaw40.2%
Danish80.3%
Dominican1345.4%
Dutch722.9%
English2359.5%
European1084.4%
Filipino60.2%
French261.1%
French Canadian40.2%
German32813.3%
Greek50.2%
Guatemalan1034.2%
Irish2359.5%
Italian1807.3%
Korean1034.2%
Mexican45918.6%
Mexican American Indian140.6%
Native Hawaiian30.1%
Peruvian90.4%
Polish291.2%
Portuguese80.3%
Puerto Rican100.4%
Salvadoran90.4%
Scotch-Irish40.2%
Scottish371.5%
South American90.4%
Spanish502.0%
Swedish40.2%
Swiss100.4%
Thai301.2%
Welsh200.8%
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Immigrants in Boron

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Boron came from Asia (83 | 3.4%), Latin America (57 | 2.3%), South Eastern Asia (53 | 2.1%), Central America (48 | 1.9%), and Mexico (48 | 1.9%), together accounting for 11.7% of all Boron residents.
Immigrants in Boron
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia833.4%
Central America481.9%
Eastern Asia301.2%
Eastern Europe150.6%
England60.2%
Europe210.9%
Japan120.5%
Korea180.7%
Latin America572.3%
Mexico481.9%
Northern Europe60.2%
Peru90.4%
Philippines461.9%
South America90.4%
South Eastern Asia532.1%
Ukraine150.6%
Vietnam70.3%
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Sex and Age in Boron

Sex and Age in Boron

The most populous age groups in Boron are 30 to 34 Years (241 | 18.0%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (131 | 11.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Boron
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years55 (4.1%)80 (7.1%)
5 to 9 Years133 (10.0%)72 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Years131 (9.8%)70 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Years89 (6.7%)70 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Years31 (2.3%)71 (6.3%)
25 to 29 Years77 (5.8%)36 (3.2%)
30 to 34 Years241 (18.0%)131 (11.6%)
35 to 39 Years76 (5.7%)29 (2.6%)
40 to 44 Years36 (2.7%)89 (7.9%)
45 to 49 Years41 (3.1%)84 (7.4%)
50 to 54 Years79 (5.9%)74 (6.5%)
55 to 59 Years70 (5.2%)83 (7.3%)
60 to 64 Years87 (6.5%)84 (7.4%)
65 to 69 Years97 (7.3%)63 (5.6%)
70 to 74 Years38 (2.8%)21 (1.8%)
75 to 79 Years43 (3.2%)27 (2.4%)
80 to 84 Years8 (0.6%)9 (0.8%)
85 Years and over4 (0.3%)40 (3.5%)
Total1,336 (100.0%)1,133 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Boron

Median Family Size in Boron

The median family size in Boron is 3.75 persons per family, with married-couple families (371 | 75.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.03 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (63 | 12.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.75 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Boron
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple371 (75.1%)4.03
Single Male/Father60 (12.1%)3.07
Single Female/Mother63 (12.8%)2.75
Total Families494 (100.0%)3.75

Median Household Size in Boron

The median household size in Boron is 2.79 persons per household, with married-couple households (371 | 42.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.03 persons per household. non-family households (390 | 44.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.55 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Boron
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple371 (42.0%)4.03
Single Male/Father60 (6.8%)3.28
Single Female/Mother63 (7.1%)2.75
Non-family390 (44.1%)1.55
Total Households884 (100.0%)2.79

Household Size by Marriage Status in Boron

Out of a total of 884 households in Boron, 494 (55.9%) are family households, while 390 (44.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 227, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 248.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Boron
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-248 (28.1%)
2-Person Households227 (25.7%)133 (15.0%)
3-Person Households45 (5.1%)9 (1.0%)
4-Person Households47 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households122 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households35 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households18 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total494 (55.9%)390 (44.1%)

Female Fertility in Boron

Fertility by Age in Boron

Average fertility rate in Boron is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 80.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 70.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Boron
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years19 (70.4%)80.0
35 to 50 years8 (29.6%)34.0
Total27 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Boron

70.4% of women with births (27) in Boron are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 42.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Boron
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years11 (57.9%)8 (42.1%)
35 to 50 years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (70.4%)8 (29.6%)

Fertility by Education in Boron

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Boron
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School8 (29.6%)52.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree14 (51.8%)103.0
Bachelor's Degree5 (18.5%)45.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total27 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Boron

29.6% of women with births in Boron are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Boron
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (70.4%)8 (29.6%)

Income in Boron

Income Overview in Boron

Per Capita Income in Boron is $28,406, while median incomes of families and households are $85,921 and $52,969 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,469$28,406
Median Family Income494$85,921
Mean Family Income494$91,312
Median Household Income884$52,969
Mean Household Income884$75,587
Income Deficit494$12,194
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,46913.28%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,46986.72¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,4690.47

Earnings by Sex in Boron

Average Earnings in Boron are $46,080, $45,961 for men and $53,000 for women, a difference of 13.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Boron
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male627 (61.8%)$45,961
Female388 (38.2%)$53,000
Total1,015 (100.0%)$46,080

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Boron

The most common earnings brackets in Boron are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (134 | 21.4%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (123 | 31.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Boron
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less25 (4.0%)48 (12.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99937 (5.9%)31 (8.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49913 (2.1%)16 (4.1%)
$7,500 to $9,99926 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)13 (3.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99928 (4.5%)5 (1.3%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)19 (4.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9998 (1.3%)7 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49936 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99922 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99921 (3.4%)4 (1.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99915 (2.4%)10 (2.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99931 (4.9%)32 (8.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999134 (21.4%)6 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99921 (3.4%)15 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9996 (1.0%)45 (11.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99959 (9.4%)8 (2.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99961 (9.7%)123 (31.7%)
$100,000+84 (13.4%)6 (1.5%)
Total627 (100.0%)388 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Boron

Average earnings in Boron are $46,278 for men and $55,625 for women, a difference of 16.8%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $122,679, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $32,868. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $86,120, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $52,917.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Boron
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$32,868$0
College or Associate's Degree$122,679$52,917
Bachelor's Degree$46,567$86,120
Graduate Degree--
Total$46,278$55,625

Family Income in Boron

Family Income Brackets in Boron

According to the Boron family income data, there are 104 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.0% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 15 families (3.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Boron
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000153.0%
$10,000 to $14,999336.7%
$15,000 to $24,9995611.3%
$25,000 to $34,999173.4%
$35,000 to $49,999397.9%
$50,000 to $74,9996813.8%
$75,000 to $99,9996713.6%
$100,000 to $149,99910421.1%
$150,000 to $199,999469.3%
$200,000+499.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Boron

3-person families (45 | 9.1%) account for the highest median family income in Boron with $101,161 per family, while 2-person families (227 | 46.0%) have the highest median income of $39,479 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Boron
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families227 (46.0%)$78,958
3-Person Families45 (9.1%)$101,161
4-Person Families61 (12.3%)$0
5-Person Families108 (21.9%)$100,625
6-Person Families35 (7.1%)$53,516
7+ Person Families18 (3.6%)$0
Total494 (100.0%)$85,921

Family Income by Number of Earners in Boron

Family Income by Number of Earners in Boron
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners109 (22.1%)$0
1 Earner192 (38.9%)$71,750
2 Earners128 (25.9%)$102,292
3+ Earners65 (13.2%)$185,313
Total494 (100.0%)$85,921

Household Income in Boron

Household Income Brackets in Boron

With 204 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Boron, accounting for 23.1% of all households. In contrast, only 49 households (5.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Boron
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000505.7%
$10,000 to $14,99910111.4%
$15,000 to $24,99911913.5%
$25,000 to $34,999606.8%
$35,000 to $49,999829.3%
$50,000 to $74,9999110.3%
$75,000 to $99,999738.3%
$100,000 to $149,99920423.1%
$150,000 to $199,999556.2%
$200,000+495.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Boron

The median household income in Boron is $52,969, with the highest median household income of $92,563 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 297 households (33.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 15 households (1.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Boron
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years15 (1.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years297 (33.6%)$92,563
45 to 64 Years347 (39.3%)$53,359
65+ Years225 (25.5%)$33,438
Total884 (100.0%)$52,969

Poverty in Boron

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Boron

With 27.0% poverty level for males and 28.1% for females among the residents of Boron, 15 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 15 males (100.0%) and 7 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Boron
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)14 (17.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years74 (50.7%)44 (47.3%)
12 to 14 Years38 (39.2%)13 (30.9%)
15 Years15 (100.0%)15 (55.6%)
16 and 17 Years17 (63.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years28 (35.9%)34 (42.5%)
25 to 34 Years66 (20.7%)13 (7.8%)
35 to 44 Years27 (24.1%)31 (26.3%)
45 to 54 Years7 (5.8%)78 (49.4%)
55 to 64 Years46 (29.3%)45 (27.0%)
65 to 74 Years32 (23.7%)14 (16.7%)
75 Years and over10 (18.2%)10 (13.2%)
Total360 (27.0%)318 (28.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Boron

According to the poverty statistics in Boron, males aged under 5 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Boron
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years55 (100.0%)66 (82.5%)
5 Years21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years72 (49.3%)49 (52.7%)
12 to 14 Years59 (60.8%)29 (69.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)12 (44.4%)
16 and 17 Years10 (37.0%)34 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years50 (64.1%)46 (57.5%)
25 to 34 Years252 (79.2%)154 (92.2%)
35 to 44 Years85 (75.9%)87 (73.7%)
45 to 54 Years113 (94.2%)80 (50.6%)
55 to 64 Years111 (70.7%)122 (73.1%)
65 to 74 Years103 (76.3%)70 (83.3%)
75 Years and over45 (81.8%)66 (86.8%)
Total976 (73.1%)815 (71.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Boron

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Boron show that 6.7% or 25 of the total 371 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 18 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Boron
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children183 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children73 (91.2%)7 (8.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Total346 (93.3%)25 (6.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Boron

According to the poverty data in Boron, 83.3% or 50 single-father households and 54.0% or 34 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Boron
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children34 (77.3%)20 (48.8%)
1 or 2 Children8 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total50 (83.3%)34 (54.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Boron

The poverty data for Boron shows that 25 of the married-couple family households (6.7%) and 84 of the single-parent households (68.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Boron
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)54 (63.5%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children7 (8.7%)8 (50.0%)
5 or more Children18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25 (6.7%)84 (68.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Boron

Employment by Class of Employer in Boron

Among the 888 employed individuals in Boron, private company employees (662 | 74.6%), federal government employees (75 | 8.5%), and local government employees (56 | 6.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Boron
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees66274.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)394.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations404.5%
Local Government Employees566.3%
State Government Employees161.8%
Federal Government Employees758.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total888100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Boron

According to the labor force statistics for Boron, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,886), 54.5% or 1,028 individuals are in the labor force, with 10.9% or 112 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 91.4% or 340 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 33.3% or 25 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Boron
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years75 (64.1%)25 (33.3%)
20 to 24 Years47 (46.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years77 (68.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years340 (91.4%)31 (9.1%)
35 to 44 Years207 (90.0%)49 (23.7%)
45 to 54 Years138 (49.6%)7 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years93 (60.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years37 (21.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years14 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,028 (54.5%)112 (10.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Boron

According to labor force statistics for Boron, 67.7% of individuals (892) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,317) are in the labor force, with 9.8% or 87 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 94.0% or 281 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 20.3% or 55 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Boron
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School92 (31.1%)55 (18.5%)
High School Diploma271 (70.4%)78 (20.3%)
College / Associate Degree248 (73.6%)20 (6.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher281 (94.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total892 (67.7%)129 (9.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Boron

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Boron are Computers, Engineering & Science (122 | 13.3%), Life, Physical & Social Science (92 | 10.0%), Community & Social Service (65 | 7.1%), Education Instruction & Library (53 | 5.8%), and Management (38 | 4.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Boron

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Boron, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (87.0%), and Health Technologists (57.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Boron
OccupationMaleFemale
Management13 (34.2%)25 (65.8%)
Business & Financial6 (20.7%)23 (79.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science24 (19.7%)98 (80.3%)
Computers & Mathematics24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)92 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 9 (13.9%)56 (86.2%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library9 (17.0%)44 (83.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating20 (87.0%)3 (13.0%)
Health Technologists4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
Total (Category)72 (26.0%)205 (74.0%)
Total (Overall)554 (60.5%)362 (39.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Boron are Food Preparation & Serving (43 | 4.7%), Security & Protection (40 | 4.4%), Firefighting & Prevention (40 | 4.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (28 | 3.1%), and Healthcare Support (26 | 2.8%).
Services Occupations in Boron

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Boron, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (73.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Boron
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support7 (26.9%)19 (73.1%)
Security & Protection40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving20 (46.5%)23 (53.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)95 (69.3%)42 (30.7%)
Total (Overall)554 (60.5%)362 (39.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Boron are Office & Administration (68 | 7.4%), and Sales & Related (43 | 4.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Boron

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Boron
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
Office & Administration26 (38.2%)42 (61.8%)
Total (Category)26 (23.4%)85 (76.6%)
Total (Overall)554 (60.5%)362 (39.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Boron are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (170 | 18.6%), and Construction & Extraction (141 | 15.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Boron

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Boron
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction137 (97.2%)4 (2.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair170 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)307 (98.7%)4 (1.3%)
Total (Overall)554 (60.5%)362 (39.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Boron are Transportation (54 | 5.9%), and Material Moving (26 | 2.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Boron

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Boron
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Total (Category)54 (67.5%)26 (32.5%)
Total (Overall)554 (60.5%)362 (39.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Boron

Employment Industries in Boron

The major employment industries in Boron include Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (139 | 15.2%), Manufacturing (90 | 9.8%), Educational Services (88 | 9.6%), Retail Trade (83 | 9.1%), and Accommodation & Food Services (69 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Boron

Employment Industries by Sex in Boron

The Boron industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Boron
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction115 (82.7%)24 (17.3%)
Construction58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing6 (6.7%)84 (93.3%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade42 (50.6%)41 (49.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing48 (85.7%)8 (14.3%)
Utilities6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services38 (43.2%)50 (56.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance20 (29.4%)48 (70.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services20 (29.0%)49 (71.0%)
Public Administration35 (66.0%)18 (34.0%)
Total554 (60.5%)362 (39.5%)

Education in Boron

School Enrollment in Boron

The most common levels of schooling among the 685 students in Boron are elementary school (207 | 30.2%), middle school (184 | 26.9%), and high school (137 | 20.0%).
School Enrollment in Boron
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool213.1%
Kindergarten71.0%
Elementary School20730.2%
Middle School18426.9%
High School13720.0%
College / Undergraduate9513.9%
Graduate / Professional345.0%
Total685100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Boron

Out of a total of 685 students who are enrolled in schools in Boron, 101 (14.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 584 (85.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 21 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 205 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Boron
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old205 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds170 (84.6%)31 (15.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds74 (71.8%)29 (28.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds49 (71.0%)20 (29.0%)
35 Years and over28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total584 (85.3%)101 (14.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Boron

Visual & performing arts (134 | 32.0%), bio, nature & agricultural (88 | 21.0%), computers & mathematics (78 | 18.6%), science & technology (36 | 8.6%), and business (27 | 6.4%) are the most common fields of study among 419 individuals in Boron who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Boron
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics7818.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural8821.0%
Physical & Health Sciences143.3%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering81.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology368.6%
Business276.4%
Education174.1%
Literature & Languages122.9%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts13432.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities51.2%
Total419100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Boron

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Boron

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Boron are males with 2 vehicles (289, accounting for 54.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (173, making up 79.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Boron
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle52 (9.9%)55 (15.2%)
2 Vehicles289 (54.9%)173 (47.8%)
3 Vehicles145 (27.6%)99 (27.4%)
4 Vehicles40 (7.6%)35 (9.7%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total526 (100.0%)362 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Boron

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Boron are less than 5 minutes (337 commuters, 40.3%), 5 to 9 minutes (213 commuters, 25.5%), and 30 to 34 minutes (96 commuters, 11.5%).
Commute Time in Boron
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes33740.3%
5 to 9 Minutes21325.5%
10 to 14 Minutes303.6%
15 to 19 Minutes303.6%
20 to 24 Minutes172.0%
25 to 29 Minutes222.6%
30 to 34 Minutes9611.5%
35 to 39 Minutes212.5%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes546.5%
90 or more Minutes172.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Boron

The most common commute times in Boron are less than 5 minutes (249 commuters, 50.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (114 commuters, 33.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Boron
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes249 (50.5%)88 (25.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes99 (20.1%)114 (33.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes18 (3.6%)12 (3.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes19 (3.8%)11 (3.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)17 (4.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes10 (2.0%)12 (3.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes68 (13.8%)28 (8.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)21 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes24 (4.9%)30 (8.7%)
90 or more Minutes6 (1.2%)11 (3.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Boron

The most frequent times of departure to work in Boron are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (138, 28.0%) for males and 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (86, 25.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Boron
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM6 (1.2%)14 (4.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM89 (18.0%)6 (1.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM70 (14.2%)86 (25.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM58 (11.8%)41 (11.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM23 (4.7%)29 (8.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM138 (28.0%)44 (12.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM4 (0.8%)55 (16.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM36 (7.3%)40 (11.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)16 (4.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM40 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM10 (2.0%)13 (3.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM19 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total493 (100.0%)344 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Boron

Occupancy by Ownership in Boron

Of the total 884 dwellings in Boron, owner-occupied units account for 456 (51.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 428 (48.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Boron
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units45651.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units42848.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units884100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Boron

Occupancy by Household Size in Boron
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household24828.1%
2-Person Household36040.7%
3-Person Household546.1%
4+ Person Household22225.1%
Total Housing Units884100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Boron

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Boron
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household143 (57.7%)105 (42.3%)
2-Person Household188 (52.2%)172 (47.8%)
3-Person Household25 (46.3%)29 (53.7%)
4+ Person Household100 (45.1%)122 (54.9%)
Total Housing Units456 (51.6%)428 (48.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Boron

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Boron
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School64 (40.3%)95 (59.8%)
High School Diploma133 (68.9%)60 (31.1%)
College/Associate Degree175 (49.0%)182 (51.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher84 (48.0%)91 (52.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Boron

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Boron
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years18420.8%
35 to 44 Years12814.5%
45 to 54 Years14716.6%
55 to 64 Years20022.6%
65 to 74 Years12414.0%
75 to 84 Years616.9%
85 Years and Over404.5%
Total884100.0%

Housing Finances in Boron

Median Income by Occupancy in Boron

Median Income by Occupancy in Boron
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied456 (51.6%)$85,789
Renter-Occupied428 (48.4%)$45,455
Average884 (100.0%)$52,969

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Boron

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Boron
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00012 (2.6%)29 (6.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)9 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99957 (12.5%)44 (10.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99961 (13.4%)28 (6.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9996 (1.3%)24 (5.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99936 (7.9%)24 (5.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99917 (3.7%)65 (15.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99927 (5.9%)64 (14.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99961 (13.4%)12 (2.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99984 (18.4%)120 (28.0%)
$150,000 or more95 (20.8%)9 (2.1%)
Total456 (100.0%)428 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Boron

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Boron
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30053 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499138 (30.3%)24 (5.6%)
$500 to $79973 (16.0%)80 (18.7%)
$800 to $99997 (21.3%)86 (20.1%)
$1,000 to $1,49932 (7.0%)92 (21.5%)
$1,500 to $1,9998 (1.8%)17 (4.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49927 (5.9%)7 (1.6%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)96 (22.4%)
$3,000 or more28 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total456 (100.0%)428 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Boron

Housing Structures in Boron

Housing Structures in Boron
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached53860.9%
Single Unit, Attached14416.3%
2 Unit Apartments262.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments202.3%
10 or more Apartments313.5%
Mobile Home / Other12514.1%
Total884100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Boron

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Boron
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached371 (69.0%)167 (31.0%)
Single Unit, Attached6 (4.2%)138 (95.8%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other79 (63.2%)46 (36.8%)
Total456 (51.6%)428 (48.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Boron

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Boron
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room23 (5.0%)36 (8.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms81 (17.8%)68 (15.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms85 (18.6%)250 (58.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms170 (37.3%)65 (15.2%)
8 or more Rooms97 (21.3%)9 (2.1%)
Total456 (100.0%)428 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Boron

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Boron
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas357 (78.3%)287 (67.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas11 (2.4%)6 (1.4%)
Electricity56 (12.3%)130 (30.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)5 (1.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels32 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total456 (100.0%)428 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Boron

Household Vehicle Usage in Boron
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle31 (6.8%)56 (13.1%)
1 Vehicle93 (20.4%)159 (37.1%)
2 Vehicles172 (37.7%)155 (36.2%)
3 or more Vehicles160 (35.1%)58 (13.6%)
Total456 (100.0%)428 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Boron

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Boron

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units221235
Median Property Value$96,100$143,800
Median Household Income$59,375$87
Monthly Housing Costs$364$28
Real Estate Taxes$635$23

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Boron

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Boron
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00022 (10.0%)24 (10.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99994 (42.5%)27 (11.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99991 (41.2%)133 (56.6%)
$300,000 to $499,99914 (6.3%)23 (9.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)28 (11.9%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total221 (100.0%)235 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Boron

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Boron
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99971 (32.1%)12 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99925 (11.3%)53 (22.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9994 (1.8%)11 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99921 (9.5%)13 (5.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99936 (16.3%)6 (2.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99956 (25.3%)25 (10.6%)
$150,000 or more8 (3.6%)28 (11.9%)
Total221 (100.0%)235 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Boron

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Boron
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x100 (45.3%)94,688 (40,292.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x42 (19.0%)115 (48.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x21 (9.5%)56 (23.8%)
4.0x or more58 (26.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total221 (100.0%)235 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Boron

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Boron
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800112 (50.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49956 (25.3%)137 (58.3%)
$800 to $1,49928 (12.7%)19 (8.1%)
Total221 (100.0%)235 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Boron

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Boron

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Boron
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years163 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years525 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years144 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years442 (97.1%)13 (2.9%)
35 to 44 Years230 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years264 (95.0%)14 (5.0%)
55 to 64 Years276 (85.2%)48 (14.8%)
65 to 74 Years219 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,394 (97.0%)75 (3.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Boron

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Boron
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born163 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen525 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen144 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Boron

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Boron
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000484 (90.0%)54 (10.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999416 (99.1%)4 (0.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999328 (97.9%)7 (2.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999251 (98.1%)5 (1.9%)
$100,000 and over915 (99.5%)5 (0.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Boron

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Boron
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 674 (45.4%)89 (54.6%)
6 to 18 Years335 (63.8%)218 (41.5%)
19 to 25 Years39 (27.1%)105 (72.9%)
25 to 34 Years99 (21.8%)343 (75.4%)
35 to 44 Years138 (60.0%)100 (43.5%)
45 to 54 Years140 (50.4%)133 (47.8%)
55 to 64 Years145 (44.8%)181 (55.9%)
65 to 74 Years219 (100.0%)95 (43.4%)
75 Years and over131 (100.0%)86 (65.6%)
Total1,320 (53.5%)1,350 (54.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Boron

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Boron
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years104 (34.0%)26 (12.8%)
18 to 34 Years61 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years115 (29.6%)214 (48.3%)
65 to 74 Years78 (57.8%)37 (44.1%)
75 Years and over18 (32.7%)66 (86.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Boron

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Boron: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years16 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (1.0%)28 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years33 (24.4%)22 (26.2%)
75 Years and over8 (14.5%)17 (22.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Boron: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years42 (13.7%)13 (6.4%)
18 to 34 Years16 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years44 (11.3%)69 (15.6%)
65 to 74 Years22 (16.3%)3 (3.6%)
75 Years and over5 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Boron: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years97 (31.7%)26 (12.8%)
18 to 34 Years39 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years23 (5.9%)183 (41.3%)
65 to 74 Years53 (39.3%)6 (7.1%)
75 Years and over5 (9.1%)15 (19.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Boron: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years22 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years44 (11.3%)126 (28.4%)
65 to 74 Years65 (48.1%)25 (29.8%)
75 Years and over10 (18.2%)52 (68.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Boron: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years38 (9.8%)45 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years25 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (9.1%)24 (31.6%)

Technology Access in Boron

Computing Device Access in Boron

Computing Device Access in Boron
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop71981.3%
Smartphone71380.7%
Tablet48955.3%
No Computing Device819.2%
Total884100.0%

Internet Access in Boron

Internet Access in Boron
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home62470.6%
Cellular Data Only212.4%
Satellite Internet738.3%
No Internet19622.2%
Total884100.0%

Boron Summary

Boron is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Kern County, California, United States. It is located in the Mojave Desert, approximately 25 miles (40 km) east of Mojave, and is part of the Greater Los Angeles Area. The population was 2,253 at the 2010 census, up from 2,025 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Boron is located at 35°1′44″N 117°40′3″W (35.02889, -117.66750). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 10.3 square miles (26.7 km2), all of it land.

History

The area was first settled in the late 19th century by miners and ranchers. The town was named after the element boron, which was discovered in the area in 1913. The town was officially founded in 1918.
In the 1920s, the Pacific Coast Borax Company built a large borax processing plant in Boron. The plant was the largest of its kind in the world and employed hundreds of people. The plant closed in 1972, but the town remains a major center for borax mining and processing.

Economy

Boron is the home of the world's largest borax mine, operated by Rio Tinto Borax. The mine produces approximately 2.5 million tons of borax ore each year, which is processed into borax, boric acid, and other boron compounds. The mine is the largest employer in the area, providing jobs for over 500 people.
In addition to the borax mine, Boron is home to several other industries, including a solar panel manufacturing plant, a plastics factory, and a cement plant. The town also has a small retail sector, with several stores and restaurants.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,025 people, 645 households, and 517 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 197.2 people per square mile (76.1/km2). There were 709 housing units at an average density of 69.1 per square mile (26.7/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 73.2% White, 0.7% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 20.2% from other races, and 4.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.2% of the population.
There were 645 households, out of which 43.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.14 and the average family size was 3.54.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 33.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,845. About 11.2% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Boron?
Total Population of Boron is 2,469.
What is the Total Male Population of Boron?
Total Male Population of Boron is 1,336.
What is the Total Female Population of Boron?
Total Female Population of Boron is 1,133.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Boron?
There are 117.92 Males per 100 Females in Boron.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Boron?
There are 84.81 Females per 100 Males in Boron.
What is the Median Population Age in Boron?
Median Population Age in Boron is 33.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Boron
Average Family Size in Boron is 3.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Boron
Average Household Size in Boron is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Boron?
Per Capita income in Boron is $28,406.
What is the Median Family Income in Boron?
Median Family Income in Boron is $85,921.
What is the Median Household income in Boron?
Median Household Income in Boron is $52,969.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Boron?
Income or Wage Gap in Boron is 13.3%.
Women in Boron earn 86.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Boron?
Family Income Deficit in Boron is $12,194.
Families that are below poverty line in Boron earn $12,194 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Boron?
Inequality or Gini Index in Boron is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Boron?
There are 1,028 People in the Labor Forcein in Boron.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Boron?
54.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Boron.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Boron?
Unemployment Rate in Boron is 10.9%.