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Boswell

Oklahoma · 703 residents · 0.757 sq mi
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Boswell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,063. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $41,800. The poverty rate of 37.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

703
+7%since 1990
from 660 in 1990
1990 – 2025
929 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 872 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.4
−17%since 1990
from 44.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5586226867508141990201020202024Boswell
2024690
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,063
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $7,840 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,696
+59%since 1990
from $6,107 in 1990
US average: $21,522
37.7%
−15.6 ptssince 1990
from 53.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$41,800
+93%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$286
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $193 in 1990
US average: $602
61.1%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 66.3% in 1990
38.9% rent
3.0
+42%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(471)
Black10.9%(72)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(7)
Asian0.5%(3)
Diversity Score57.5%(380)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(465)
Black8.3%(58)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score30.1%(211)
30
−48%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.1%
+10.7 ptssince 1990
from 51.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 19.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Boswell, Oklahoma?

Boswell, Oklahoma has about 703 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Boswell, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Boswell, Oklahoma earns about $14,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boswell, Oklahoma expensive?

In Boswell, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $41,800, and the typical rent is about $286 a month.

How educated are people in Boswell, Oklahoma?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Boswell, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boswell, Oklahoma?

About 37.7% of people in Boswell, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boswell, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Boswell, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 43 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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