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Boalsburg

Pennsylvania · 4,582 residents · 5.797 sq mi
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Boalsburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,958. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $413,000. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 29% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,582
+28%since 2000
from 3,578 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
790 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 617 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
+15%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Boalsburg
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,958
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,273 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,580
+83%since 2000
from $29,209 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−4%since 2010
from 0.447 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$413,000
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,262
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $594 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.3%
+34.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+54%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
78
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(3,338)
Black1.5%(52)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(51)
Asian2.1%(74)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(435)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(4,324)
Black2.1%(96)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(71)
Asian1.5%(70)
Other0.5%(21)
Diversity Score13.6%(621)
Diversity Score
14
+12%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.3%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2012
from 5.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2017
from 95.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 90.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania?

Boalsburg, Pennsylvania has about 4,582 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania earns about $100,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boalsburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $413,000, and the typical rent is about $1,262 a month.

How educated are people in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 71.3% of adults age 25 and over in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 11.3% of people in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boalsburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Boalsburg, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,399 residents, a change of about 110 percent over that period.

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