Boscobel is a city located in Grant County Wisconsin. Boscobel has a 2024 population of 3,190. Boscobel is currently declining at a rate of -0.84% annually and its population has decreased by -3.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,297 in 2020.
The average household income in Boscobel is $63,897 with a poverty rate of 19.22%. The median age in Boscobel is 37.8 years: 34.5 years for males, and 46.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Boscobel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,839 | 87.01% |
| Black or African American | 286 | 8.76% |
| Other race | 49 | 1.5% |
| Two or more races | 46 | 1.41% |
| Native American | 38 | 1.16% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,198 | 2.27 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Non Family | 553 | 1.2 | 36 | 64 |
| Married | 414 | 3.13 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Female | 185 | 3.31 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Male | 46 | 3.17 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
55.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 245 | 10.37% |
| Associates Degree | 308 | 13.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 208 | 8.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 121 | 5.12% |
| High School Graduate | 955 | 40.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 1.06% |
| Some College | 500 | 21.17% |
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 | 1,992 | 1,847 | 326 |
| Black | 257 | 166 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 59 | 38 | 0 |
| Native American | 38 | 22 | 0 |
| Other Race | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 22 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,771 | $76,500 | $50,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $40,000 | $51,146 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,694 | $33,875 | $20,795 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,432 | $36,396 | $27,222 |
| Some College | $40,917 | $48,750 | $32,132 |
$34,432
Average Earnings
$36,396
Average Male
$27,222
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.49% of Boscobel residents speak only English, while 2.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,646 | 524 | 19.8% |
19.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.17%
Male Poverty Rate
20.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Boscobel is White, with 19.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Boscobel is White, with 19.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.15% |
| High School | 20.64% |
| Some College | 7.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 55.17% |
| Female Unemployed | 38.46% |
| Female Employed | 13.94% |
| Male Employed | 6.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,141 | $73,858 |
| Households | $52,457 | $63,897 |
| Married Families | $80,104 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,295 | $50,665 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.1%
Male Marriage Rate
33.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
116
Number of Veterans
116
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 42 |
| Vietnam | 37 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 65 to 74 | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 75+ | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104 | 4.6% |
| Other Race | 11 | 22.45% |
| Black | 1 | 0.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.6%
Labor Force Participation
47%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
73.31%
Born in Boscobel
99.45%
Native Born
0.55%
Foreign Born
0.4%
Non Citizen
0.15%
Naturalized
99.45% of Boscobel residents were born in the United States, with 73.31% having been born in Wisconsin. 0.4% 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 | 3,057 | -26 | -0.84% |
| 2028 | 3,083 | -27 | -0.87% |
| 2027 | 3,110 | -27 | -0.86% |
| 2026 | 3,137 | -26 | -0.82% |
| 2025 | 3,163 | -27 | -0.85% |
| 2024 | 3,190 | -27 | -0.84% |
| 2023 | 3,217 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2022 | 3,220 | -56 | -1.71% |
| 2021 | 3,276 | -21 | -0.64% |
| 2020 | 3,297 | 167 | 5.34% |
| 2019 | 3,130 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2018 | 3,131 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 3,128 | 9 | 0.29% |
| 2016 | 3,119 | -44 | -1.39% |
| 2015 | 3,163 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 3,167 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2013 | 3,171 | -22 | -0.69% |
| 2012 | 3,193 | -16 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 3,209 | -8 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 3,217 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,047 | 341 | 12.6% |
| 1990 | 2,706 | 44 | 1.65% |
| 1980 | 2,662 | 152 | 6.06% |
| 1970 | 2,510 | -98 | -3.76% |
| 1960 | 2,608 | -449 | -14.69% |