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Boswell, IN


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Boswell, Indiana

Boswell, Indiana, in Benton county, is 27 miles W of Lafayette, Indiana (center to center) and 82 miles NW of Indianapolis, Indiana. As of the year 2000 census, 827 people lived in Boswell.

The People and Families of Boswell

In Boswell, about 60% of adults are married.

In Boswell, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Boswell had a median family income of $36,136. In Boswell, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Boswell Housing

An estimated 80% of living spaces in Boswell are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Boswell, 88% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Boswell is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

Boswell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Boswell Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Boswell, IN

Comparing Boswell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens810
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Racial Diversity78
Well-Paid Single Women64
Well-Paid Single Men53
Age of the Population46
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income41
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes77
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Housing Recently Built22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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