Boswell is a town located in Benton County Indiana. Boswell has a 2024 population of 800. Boswell is currently declining at a rate of -0.12% annually and its population has decreased by -0.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 802 in 2020.
The average household income in Boswell is $54,270 with a poverty rate of 34.2%. The median age in Boswell is 32.9 years: 32.9 years for males, and 32.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Boswell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 585 | 84.05% |
| Two or more races | 47 | 6.75% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 4.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15 | 2.16% |
| Other race | 11 | 1.58% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.57% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 240 | 2.9 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Married | 99 | 3.64 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Non Family | 83 | 1.23 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Female | 51 | 4.18 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Male | 7 | 3 | 14.3 | 85.7 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
66.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 44 | 10.33% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 7.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 23 | 5.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 3.05% |
| High School Graduate | 175 | 41.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 9.39% |
| Some College | 99 | 23.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 320 | 273 | 25 |
| Hispanic | 59 | 34 | 2 |
| Black | 27 | 23 | 7 |
| Islander | 15 | 7 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,833 | $33,750 | $38,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,125 | $0 | $58,125 |
| High School Graduate | $29,375 | $39,318 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,694 | $30,694 | $33,750 |
| Overall | $32,875 | $38,438 | $24,554 |
| Some College | $34,167 | $48,214 | $21,250 |
$32,875
Average Earnings
$38,438
Average Male
$24,554
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.26% of Boswell residents speak only English, while 26.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 443 | 142 | 32.05% |
| Hispanic | 167 | 94 | 56.29% |
| Other | 11 | 7 | 63.64% |
| Multiple | 47 | 3 | 6.38% |
| Black | 29 | 2 | 6.9% |
34.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.21%
Male Poverty Rate
38.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Boswell is Other, with 63.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Boswell is Multiple, with 6.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.57% |
| High School | 25.14% |
| Some College | 18.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 22.98% |
| Female Employed | 16.51% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,809 | $52,083 |
| Households | $46,310 | $54,270 |
| Married Families | $56,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,292 | $47,022 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
23
Number of Veterans
18
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 5.06% |
| Black | 2 | 6.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.2%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.49%
Born in Boswell
89.51%
Native Born
10.49%
Foreign Born
8.76%
Non Citizen
1.72%
Naturalized
89.51% of Boswell residents were born in the United States, with 60.49% having been born in Indiana. 8.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 798 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2028 | 799 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 799 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 799 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2025 | 800 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 800 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2023 | 801 | 6 | 0.75% |
| 2022 | 795 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 797 | -5 | -0.62% |
| 2020 | 802 | 32 | 4.16% |
| 2019 | 770 | 8 | 1.05% |
| 2018 | 762 | 3 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 759 | -2 | -0.26% |
| 2016 | 761 | -4 | -0.52% |
| 2015 | 765 | -3 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 768 | -2 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 770 | -8 | -1.03% |
| 2012 | 778 | -3 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 781 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 781 | 0 | 0% |