[5] On June 26, 1849, a cholera outbreak began, with the first death occurring the following day.

[citation needed] According to the 2010 census, Boston has a total area of 0.21 square miles (0.54 km2), all land.

There were 67 housing units at an average density of 319.0 per square mile (123.2/km2).

The racial makeup of the town was 97.8% White, 0.7% Native American, and 1.4% Asian.

25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 70 housing units at an average density of 331.6 per square mile (128.0/km2).

17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.