Boswell is a borough located in Somerset County Pennsylvania. Boswell has a 2024 population of 1,198. Boswell is currently declining at a rate of -0.5% annually and its population has decreased by -1.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,221 in 2020.
The average household income in Boswell is $59,910 with a poverty rate of 22.68%. The median age in Boswell is 41.8 years: 38 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Boswell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,339 | 94.9% |
| Asian | 43 | 3.05% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 1.7% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.21% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 616 | 2.29 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Married | 257 | 3.03 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Non Family | 239 | 1.06 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
| Female | 94 | 3.31 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Male | 26 | 2.65 | 92.3 | 7.7 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
67.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 89 | 8.99% |
| Associates Degree | 109 | 11.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 34 | 3.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 53 | 5.35% |
| High School Graduate | 523 | 52.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 1.11% |
| Some College | 171 | 17.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 928 | 834 | 87 |
| Asian | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 8 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 9.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,750 | $0 | $43,333 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,875 | $0 | $80,288 |
| High School Graduate | $34,554 | $37,500 | $26,042 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,429 | $45,179 | $31,304 |
| Some College | $46,083 | $59,167 | $31,250 |
$36,429
Average Earnings
$45,179
Average Male
$31,304
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.54% of Boswell residents speak only English, while 0.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,337 | 263 | 19.67% |
| Asian | 43 | 43 | 100% |
| Multiple | 24 | 10 | 41.67% |
| Other | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Black | 3 | 2 | 66.67% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 2 | 50% |
22.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.31%
Male Poverty Rate
29.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Boswell is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Boswell is White, with 19.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26% |
| Some College | 22.86% |
| High School | 16.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.75% |
| Female Employed | 5.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,417 | $69,883 |
| Households | $47,813 | $59,910 |
| Married Families | $70,114 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,279 | $42,776 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.9%
Male Marriage Rate
41.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
71
Number of Veterans
67
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 46 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 6.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.6%
Labor Force Participation
48.7%
Employment Rate
1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.38%
Born in Boswell
95.82%
Native Born
4.18%
Foreign Born
4.18%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
95.82% of Boswell residents were born in the United States, with 87.38% having been born in Pennsylvania. 4.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,169 | -6 | -0.51% |
| 2028 | 1,175 | -6 | -0.51% |
| 2027 | 1,181 | -5 | -0.42% |
| 2026 | 1,186 | -6 | -0.5% |
| 2025 | 1,192 | -6 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 1,198 | -6 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 1,204 | -7 | -0.58% |
| 2022 | 1,211 | -7 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 1,218 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 1,221 | 34 | 2.86% |
| 2019 | 1,187 | -5 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 1,192 | -9 | -0.75% |
| 2017 | 1,201 | -11 | -0.91% |
| 2016 | 1,212 | -11 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 1,223 | -14 | -1.13% |
| 2014 | 1,237 | -10 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 1,247 | -13 | -1.03% |
| 2012 | 1,260 | -4 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 1,264 | -12 | -0.94% |
| 2010 | 1,276 | 0 | 0% |