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Boswell, PA
Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,153
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,560
ZIP codes
0
Boswell and its ZIP codes
Boswell at a glance
- Boswell is about 5.4 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,500 a year, 33% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,800 (67% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $550 a month.
Local data for Boswell, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Boswell, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,500
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$82,800
Median rent
$550/mo
Homeownership
73.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
44.0
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (355), Italian Americans (131), Irish Americans (112).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Boswell.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,110
23,200 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,445
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$539M
FY 2026, $7,271 per person
How people get to work
Boswell, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled15.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Boswell, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
592
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
257
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 14°F
56.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near Boswell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JennerstownBorough | 2.6 mi | 1.9 |
| JeromeCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 2.6 |
| GrayCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.3 |
| AcostaCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.2 |
| StoystownBorough | 5.7 mi | 0.2 |
| BensonBorough | 5.8 mi | 0.4 |
| HooversvilleBorough | 6.2 mi | 0.6 |
| DavidsvilleCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2.3 |
| EdieCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.6 |
| FriedensCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 3.1 |
| Laurel MountainBorough | 9.1 mi | 0.1 |
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| ElimCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2 |
| FerndaleBorough | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| PaintBorough | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| BelmontCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Boswell, PA in?
- Boswell is in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Boswell, PA?
- About 1,153 people live in Boswell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Boswell?
- Nearby places include Jennerstown (2.6 mi), Jerome (3.9 mi), Gray (4 mi), Acosta (4.3 mi), Stoystown (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023