Boswell, Indiana

Boswell: town in Grant Township, Benton County, Indiana, United State

About

Boswell is a township located in the county of Benton in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 778 and a population density of 837 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 767 inhabitants.

The township was created 154 years ago in 1871.

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Location of Boswell on Indiana map.

Quick Facts about Boswell

Population 767 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Indiana (United States)
County Benton County
Postal code 47921
Phone Area Codes 765
Area 0.93 km2
Latitude & Longitude 40.5212,-87.3784
Altitude 755 feet / 230 meters
Establishment January 01, 1872 (154 years ago)
Time Zone Eastern Time Zone
Local time 19:50:08 (22nd April 2026)
Density 825 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -1.43% (2010-2020)
Weather 74℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Boswell  Indiana watertower image
Boswell Indiana watertower image

Geography

Boswell is located at 40°31'16"N 87°22'42"W (40.5211500, -87.3783500).

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Weather

74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 10 mph WSW Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West southwest...

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Boswell decreased by 1.43% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 778 - census
2011 781 0.38% estimation process
2012 778 -0.39% estimation process
2013 770 -1.04% estimation process
2014 768 -0.26% estimation process
2015 764 -0.52% estimation process
2016 761 -0.39% estimation process
2017 758 -0.4% estimation process
2018 760 0.26% estimation process
2019 769 1.17% estimation process
2020 767 -0.26% estimation process
Boswell zip code is 47921. County name: Benton, County fips: 18007

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Boswell, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
243780 Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette (IN) 47907-2040

Nearby Transit Stations (13)

Rail and bus stations connected to Boswell, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
LAF Lafayette station 200 North 2nd St. RAIL
DVI Danville, Illinois 379 Lynch Road BUS
REN Rensselaer 619 North Cullen Street RAIL
GLM Gilman US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. RAIL
CRB Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana 1000 Smith Ave BUS

Closest post offices linked to Boswell.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Boswell Post Office Boswell (IN) 47921

Other places with the same name (2)

  • Boswell, Pennsylvania town in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, United States with a population of 1,180 people.
  • Boswell, Oklahoma town in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, United States with a population of 680 people.

Other cities in Benton County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Benton County , IN.

City Name Population Title
Fowler 2,305 County seat in Indiana
Otterbein 1,258 City in Indiana, United States of America
Oxford 1,145 Town in Oak Grove Township, Benton County, Indiana
Earl Park 342 Human settlement in Benton County, Indiana, United States of America
Ambia 224 Town in Benton County, Indiana, United States