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Boswell

Indiana · 800 residents · 0.884 sq mi
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Boswell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,902. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $59,700. The poverty rate of 31.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
800
−3%since 2000
from 827 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
905 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 936 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+4%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6617668729781K1990201020202024Boswell
2024794
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,902
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,224 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,877
+24%since 2000
from $14,401 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.7%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing10.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,700
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
34.7% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−19%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(727)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(81)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.6%(195)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(541)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino29.3%(234)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other9.6%(77)
Diversity Score65.3%(522)
Diversity Score
65
+177%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.5%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.8%
−53.4 ptssince 2013
from 73.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boswell, Indiana?

Boswell, Indiana has about 800 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boswell, Indiana?

The typical household in Boswell, Indiana earns about $41,902 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boswell, Indiana expensive?

In Boswell, Indiana, the median home is worth about $59,700, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Boswell, Indiana?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Boswell, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boswell, Indiana?

About 31.7% of people in Boswell, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boswell, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Boswell, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 59 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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