The community was named after Elijah Boardman of the Connecticut Land Company.

Population - 37,215 as of the 2000 census. 2008 estimates put the population near 42,000.

The median household income is approximately 55,000.

A portion of Mill Creek Park is in Boardman. The park is a spectacular 2600 acres of woodlands, lakes, streams, trails, meadows, wildlife, gardens, golf courses, picnic facilities, athletic fields, and bicycle and jogging friendly roads. To get a taste of Mill Creek Park here is a link.