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Boylston, New York
Location in Oswego County and the state of New York.
Location in Oswego County and the state of New York.
Country United States
State New York
County Oswego
Area
 • Total 39.16 sq mi (101.42 km2)
 • Land 39.14 sq mi (101.37 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
1,207 ft (368 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 549
 • Estimate 
(2016)
547
 • Density 13.98/sq mi (5.40/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
13083
Area code(s) 315
FIPS code 36-07674
GNIS feature ID 0978746

Boylston is a small town in Oswego County, New York, United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 498 people. This was a slight decrease from 549 people in 2010. The town is named after the very first person who owned land in that area.

The Town of Boylston is located on the northern edge of Oswego County.

Discovering Boylston's Past

The area where Boylston is now was first called "Campania." People started settling here around 1812.

How Boylston Was Formed

Boylston became its own town in 1828. It was created from a part of the Town of Orwell. The town has always had a small number of residents.

Exploring Boylston's Geography

Boylston covers a total area of about 39.2 square miles (101.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.03%, is water.

Boylston's Borders

The northern border of Boylston touches Jefferson County. Part of the western border also follows the line with Jefferson County.

Understanding Boylston's Population

The population of Boylston has changed over many years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the town:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1830 388
1840 481 24.0%
1850 621 29.1%
1860 909 46.4%
1870 1,053 15.8%
1880 1,283 21.8%
1890 1,081 −15.7%
1900 849 −21.5%
1910 667 −21.4%
1920 545 −18.3%
1930 444 −18.5%
1940 365 −17.8%
1950 302 −17.3%
1960 293 −3.0%
1970 276 −5.8%
1980 390 41.3%
1990 443 13.6%
2000 505 14.0%
2010 549 8.7%
2016 (est.) 547 −0.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

Who Lives in Boylston?

In 2000, there were 505 people living in Boylston. Most of the people living there were White (98.02%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.18% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.

There were 193 households in the town. Many of these households (58.0%) were married couples living together. About 31.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.62 people.

Age Groups in Boylston

The population in Boylston is spread across different age groups.

  • About 26.5% of the people were under 18 years old.
  • About 30.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 12.7% were 65 years old or older.

The average age of people in Boylston was 38 years.

Income in Boylston

In 2000, the average income for a household in Boylston was $39,375 per year. For families, the average income was $44,792 per year. About 8.3% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 12.8% of those under 18.

Communities and Places in Boylston

Boylston has several small communities and interesting spots:

  • Boylston Center – This is a small village, or hamlet, in the middle of the town. It is located where Routes NY-13 and 50 meet.
  • East Boylston – Another hamlet found in the northeastern part of the town. It is located on Route 17.
  • Hemlock District – This area is located to the east of Boylston Center.
  • North Boylston – A hamlet in the very northwestern corner of the town.
  • Plantz Corners – This hamlet is close to the eastern town line. Routes 13 and 17 pass through it.
  • Smartville – A hamlet located south of Boylston Center. It is on Route 50.
  • Tamarack Swamp – This is a bog (a type of wetland) found in the southeastern part of the town.

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