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Boswell's Corner

Virginia · 1,656 residents · 1.024 sq mi
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Boswell's Corner is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,469. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,656
+7%since 2019
from 1,548 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,617 / sq mi
+7%since 2019
from 1,512 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
30.9
−1%since 2019
from 31.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Boswell's Corner
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,469
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $87,984 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$25,217
−2%since 2019
from $25,701 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.6%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 52.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 14.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade37.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information25%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,000
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2021
Median gross rent
$1,222
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,659 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−16.3 ptssince 2019
from 86.5% in 2019
29.8% rent
Afford Score
0.9
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic18.5%(287)
Black15.3%(237)
Hispanic / Latino59.4%(919)
Asian1.7%(26)
Other5.1%(79)
Diversity Score73.4%(1,136)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.4%(504)
Black23.2%(384)
Hispanic / Latino36.4%(603)
Asian4.3%(72)
Other4.9%(80)
Diversity Score89.1%(1,475)
Diversity Score
89
+21%since 2019
from 73 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 15.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
53.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2019
from 59.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.4 min
+5%since 2019
from 38.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2019
from 60.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 75.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 11.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 58.1% in 2019
Female
39.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 41.9% in 2019
Foreign born
37.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 35.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 9.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Boswell's Corner, Virginia has about 1,656 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boswell's Corner, Virginia?

The typical household in Boswell's Corner, Virginia earns about $90,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boswell's Corner, Virginia expensive?

In Boswell's Corner, Virginia, the median home is worth about $83,000, and the typical rent is about $1,222 a month.

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

About 12.1% 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 17.4% 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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