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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Boalsburg

Pennsylvania · 3,578 residents · 5.797 sq mi
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Boalsburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $55,273. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 1990. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $146,800. Households here earn about 38% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,578
+64%since 1990
from 2,183 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
617 / sq mi
+64%since 1990
from 377 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.5
+12%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Boalsburg
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,273
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,073 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,209
+86%since 1990
from $15,680 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.6%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,800
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $79,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $488 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 80.1% in 1990
21.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+10%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(2,154)
Black0.8%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5%(110)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(3,338)
Black1.5%(52)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(51)
Asian2.1%(74)
Diversity Score12.2%(435)
Diversity Score
12
+141%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.7%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 45.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 95.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
25.4%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
−20%since 1990
from 15.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania?

Boalsburg, Pennsylvania has about 3,578 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania earns about $55,273 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 $146,800, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 50.7% 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 7.6% 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 1,395 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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