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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Boaz

Alabama · 7,411 residents · 14.55 sq mi
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Boaz has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,699. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $71,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,411
+7%since 1990
from 6,921 in 1990
1990 – 2025
509 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 476 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.4
+4%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Boaz
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,699
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,236 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,664
+37%since 1990
from $11,405 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.7%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 22.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$320
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
62.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 61.0% in 1990
37.1% rent
2.8
+14%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(6,792)
Black0.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(60)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score6.6%(459)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(6,818)
Black1.3%(96)
Hispanic / Latino5%(369)
Asian0.4%(33)
Diversity Score16.1%(1,193)
16
+142%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.3%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 60.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−16%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boaz, Alabama?

Boaz, Alabama has about 7,411 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Boaz, Alabama?

The typical household in Boaz, Alabama earns about $25,699 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boaz, Alabama expensive?

In Boaz, Alabama, the median home is worth about $71,900, and the typical rent is about $320 a month.

How educated are people in Boaz, Alabama?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Boaz, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boaz, Alabama?

About 18.7% of people in Boaz, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boaz, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Boaz, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 490 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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