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Boaz

Alabama · 9,551 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 $31,172. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $101,300. Households here earn about 26% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,551
+29%since 2000
from 7,411 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
656 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 509 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
−9%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Boaz
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,172
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,699 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,697
+13%since 2000
from $15,664 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$429
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.2%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
40.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+16%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(6,818)
Black1.3%(96)
Hispanic / Latino5%(369)
Asian0.4%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.1%(1,193)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(7,813)
Black1.6%(152)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(1,356)
Asian0.7%(68)
Other2.8%(263)
Diversity Score40.5%(3,868)
Diversity Score
40
+152%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boaz, Alabama?

Boaz, Alabama has about 9,551 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boaz, Alabama?

The typical household in Boaz, Alabama earns about $31,172 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 $101,300, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Boaz, Alabama?

About 12.7% 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 16.0% 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 2,630 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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