Boalsburg, PA Demographics

A map of Boalsburg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,324	3,923	94.4%	85.7%
Black	96	183	2.1%	4.0%
Hispanic	71	123	1.5%	2.7%
Asian	70	132	1.5%	2.9%
Multiracial	21	186	0.5%	4.1%
Native American/Other	0	30	0.0%	0.7%

Boalsburg, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 4,582, a less than 1% change from the 4,577 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.4% White, 2.1% Black, 1.5% Asian, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.5% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Boalsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Boalsburg has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Boalsburg, that probability was 26.1% in 2020 and 10.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Boalsburg is ranked the 303rd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Boalsburg was ranked the 299th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Boalsburg's White Population

4,324 residents of Boalsburg, or 94.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Boalsburg is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Boalsburg ranks 1350th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boalsburg's White population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. White residents' share of Boalsburg's population has increased from 85.7% to 94.4%.

Boalsburg is more White than neighboring Lemont (86.1% White), Houserville (88.9% White), State College (76% White), and Pleasant Gap (89.6% White). Boalsburg is less White than neighboring Peru (100% White).

Boalsburg's Black Population

96 residents of Boalsburg, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Boalsburg is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Boalsburg ranks 372nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boalsburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 47.5%. Black residents' share of Boalsburg's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.1%.

Boalsburg is more Black than neighboring Lemont (0% Black), Houserville (0.1% Black), Peru (0% Black), and Pleasant Gap (0.6% Black). Boalsburg is less Black than neighboring State College (3.7% Black).

Boalsburg's Asian Population

70 residents of Boalsburg, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Boalsburg is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Boalsburg ranks 225th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boalsburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 47.0%. Asian residents' share of Boalsburg's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.5%.

Boalsburg is more Asian than neighboring Peru (0% Asian). Boalsburg is less Asian than neighboring Lemont (4.8% Asian), Houserville (3.6% Asian), State College (9.4% Asian), and Pleasant Gap (4.8% Asian).

Boalsburg's Hispanic Population

71 residents of Boalsburg, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Boalsburg is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Boalsburg ranks 835th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boalsburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 42.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Boalsburg's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.5%.

Boalsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Peru (0% Hispanic). Boalsburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Lemont (7.9% Hispanic), Houserville (2.4% Hispanic), State College (6.1% Hispanic), and Pleasant Gap (4.1% Hispanic).

Boalsburg's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Boalsburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Boalsburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Boalsburg ranks 452nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boalsburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Boalsburg's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Boalsburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring State College (0.2% Native American/Other).

Boalsburg's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Boalsburg, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Boalsburg is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Boalsburg ranks 571st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boalsburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 88.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Boalsburg's population has decreased from 4.1% to 0.5%.

Boalsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Peru (0% Multiracial). Boalsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Lemont (1.2% Multiracial), Houserville (5.1% Multiracial), State College (4.5% Multiracial), and Pleasant Gap (0.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.