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Boalsburg

Pennsylvania · 4,577 residents · 5.797 sq mi
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Boalsburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,813. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $342,000. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 69% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,577
+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: 280
Median age
47.0
+25%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Boalsburg
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,813
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,273 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,142
+65%since 2000
from $29,209 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.9%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$342,000
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,225
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $594 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+19%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(3,923)
Black4%(183)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(123)
Asian2.9%(132)
Other1.1%(51)
Diversity Score25.7%(1,178)
Diversity Score
26
+112%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.3%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
32.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+24%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−92.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania?

Boalsburg, Pennsylvania has about 4,577 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania earns about $107,813 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 $342,000, and the typical rent is about $1,225 a month.

How educated are people in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 65.3% 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 4.7% 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 2,394 residents, a change of about 110 percent over that period.

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