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Demographic Analysis of Boswell, Pennsylvania: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Boswell, Pennsylvania, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population comprises 95% of the total, with a population of 1,411 and a median income of $45,349. This small borough, covering 0.74 square miles, has maintained a stable demographic profile over the past decade, with subtle shifts in its racial composition and economic indicators.
Throughout the 2013-2022 period, Boswell has consistently fallen under the Low Diversity category, with the white population never dropping below 94%. Minor fluctuations in other racial groups include: a decrease in the Black population from 1-2% to 0% by 2018, variation in the Hispanic population between 0-2%, an increase in the Asian population from 0% to 3% by 2022, and a stable Two or More Races category at 1-2%. These changes hint at a slow trend towards increased diversity, though not enough to shift the community out of the Low Diversity category.
The median income in Boswell has shown volatility over the years. It decreased from $41,075 in 2013 to $36,173 in 2015, increased to $46,481 in 2019, and slightly declined to $45,349 in 2022. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 1,270 and 1,460 residents over the decade. There does not appear to be a strong correlation between the minor demographic shifts and economic trends.
Boswell appears to be changing at a slower pace compared to national trends of increasing diversity. The slight increase in Asian population and decrease in Black population could reflect broader migration patterns on a small scale given the borough's size.
Based on observed trends, Boswell is likely to remain a Low Diversity, White Majority community for the foreseeable future. If the slow increase in Asian population continues, a gradual shift towards slightly more diversity might occur over the next decade. The economic outlook is less clear due to fluctuations in median income. If recent trends continue, the median income may stabilize or slightly increase, potentially reaching around $47,000-$48,000 in the next few years, barring significant economic events.
The community is unlikely to transition into a new category in the near future. However, monitoring for signs of becoming a Transitional Community may be warranted if the Asian population continues to grow and other minority populations begin to increase. Such a transition would likely take many years given the current demographic makeup and slow pace of change.
