Boswell, PA Demographics

A map of Boswell's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,124	1,140	97.5%	93.1%
Multiracial	14	45	1.2%	3.7%
Asian	12	6	1.0%	0.5%
Black	2	3	0.2%	0.2%
Hispanic	1	26	0.1%	2.1%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.3%

Boswell, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,153, a decrease from the 1,224 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.5% White, 1.2% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, 0.2% Black, 0.1% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Boswell, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Boswell 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 Boswell, that probability was 13.1% in 2020 and 4.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Boswell is ranked the 924th 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). Boswell was ranked the 887th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Boswell's White Population

1,124 residents of Boswell, or 97.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Boswell is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Boswell ranks 683rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boswell's White population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Boswell's population has increased from 93.1% to 97.5%.

Boswell is more White than neighboring Jerome (96.2% White), and Stoystown (95.5% White). Boswell is less White than neighboring Benson (98.1% White), and Hooversville (99.1% White).

Boswell's Black Population

2 residents of Boswell, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Boswell is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Boswell ranks 1424th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boswell's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Black residents' share of Boswell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Boswell is more Black than neighboring Jerome (0% Black), Stoystown (0% Black), Benson (0% Black), and Hooversville (0% Black).

Boswell's Asian Population

12 residents of Boswell, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Boswell is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Boswell ranks 945th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boswell's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Boswell's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.0%.

Boswell is more Asian than neighboring Jennerstown (0% Asian), Jerome (0% Asian), Stoystown (0.8% Asian), Benson (0% Asian), and Hooversville (0.6% Asian).

Boswell's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Boswell, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Boswell is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Boswell ranks 992nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boswell's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 96.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Boswell's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.1%.

Boswell is more Hispanic than neighboring Jennerstown (0% Hispanic), Stoystown (0% Hispanic), and Benson (0% Hispanic). Boswell is less Hispanic than neighboring Jerome (3.8% Hispanic), and Hooversville (0.2% Hispanic).

Boswell's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Boswell, 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 Boswell is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Boswell ranks 1015th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boswell's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Boswell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Boswell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stoystown (0.6% Native American/Other).

Boswell's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Boswell, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Boswell is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Boswell ranks 753rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boswell's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 68.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Boswell's population has decreased from 3.7% to 1.2%.

Boswell is more Multiracial than neighboring Jerome (0% Multiracial), and Hooversville (0.2% Multiracial). Boswell is less Multiracial than neighboring Jennerstown (2.3% Multiracial), Stoystown (3.1% Multiracial), and Benson (1.9% 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.