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Boswell's Corner

Virginia · 1,239 residents · 1.024 sq mi
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Population has fallen 15% since 2023, a loss of 220 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
72% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,239
−15%since 2023
from 1,459 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,210 / sq mi
−15%since 2023
from 1,425 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
31.6
+2%since 2023
from 31.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Boswell's Corner
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$30,442
+3%since 2023
from $29,418 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
+2%since 2023
from 0.432 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,475
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,031 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 62.2% in 2023
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 77.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic21.9%(319)
Black15.4%(225)
Hispanic / Latino57.8%(843)
Asian4.9%(72)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score74%(1,080)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.2%(287)
Black13.9%(172)
Hispanic / Latino59.1%(732)
Asian3.9%(48)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score72.1%(893)
Diversity Score
72
−3%since 2023
from 74 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
62.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
−25%since 2023
from 40.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
35.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
45.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 46.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 76.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
Female
52.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
Foreign born
39.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 33.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
45.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 41.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
47.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boswell's Corner, Virginia?

Boswell's Corner, Virginia has about 1,239 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Boswell's Corner, Virginia expensive?

In Boswell's Corner, Virginia, the typical rent is about $1,475 a month.

How educated are people in Boswell's Corner, Virginia?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Boswell's Corner, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boswell's Corner, Virginia?

About 3.9% of people in Boswell's Corner, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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