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Boswell

Oklahoma · 579 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 $27,386. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 124 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $57,700. The poverty rate of 44.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
579
−18%since 2000
from 703 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
765 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 929 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
−1%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5586226867508141990201020202024Boswell
2024690
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,386
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,175
+57%since 2000
from $9,696 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
44.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 37.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
44.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−29%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(465)
Black8.3%(58)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.1%(211)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(300)
Black10.9%(63)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(26)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other37.2%(216)
Diversity Score76.9%(445)
Diversity Score
77
+156%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+12%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.9%
−36.0 ptssince 2013
from 61.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boswell, Oklahoma?

Boswell, Oklahoma has about 579 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boswell, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Boswell, Oklahoma earns about $27,386 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 $57,700, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Boswell, Oklahoma?

About 4.0% 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 44.3% of people in Boswell, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boswell, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Boswell, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 81 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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