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Boaz

Alabama · 10,107 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 $41,556. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,000. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,107
+36%since 2000
from 7,411 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
695 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 509 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
−7%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Boaz
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,556
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,699 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,026
+41%since 2000
from $15,664 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28%
US avg: 10%
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services5.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$548
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
42.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(7,264)
Black1.9%(189)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(2,049)
Asian0.6%(57)
Other0.8%(85)
Diversity Score48.4%(4,890)
Diversity Score
48
+201%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boaz, Alabama?

Boaz, Alabama has about 10,107 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boaz, Alabama?

The typical household in Boaz, Alabama earns about $41,556 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 $108,000, and the typical rent is about $548 a month.

How educated are people in Boaz, Alabama?

About 16.1% 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 22.6% 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 3,186 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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

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