CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Boligee

Alabama · 301 residents · 3.951 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Tuscaloosa metro area
Compare
The short version

Boligee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $9,083. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 68 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 57.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 83% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
48% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
301
−18%since 2000
from 369 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
76 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 93 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.1
+28%since 2000
from 25.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1342864395917431990201020202024Boligee
2024185
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$9,083
−60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,285
−8%since 2000
from $7,909 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
57.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 44.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services29.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration16.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$477
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 49.3% in 2000
52.4% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Boligee on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic10.6%(39)
Black87%(321)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.9%(103)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.6%(26)
Black89.7%(270)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20%(60)
Diversity Score
20
−28%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+42.4 ptssince 2000
from 49.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
66.9 min
+207%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
34.4%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
50.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.8%
−28.9 ptssince 2011
from 76.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.0%
−72.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
60.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.2%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Boligee

Box Springs
Pop 228
Andersonville
Pop 235
Ideal
Pop 391
New England
Pop 391
Places similar to Boligee
Head to head

Compare Boligee to nearby cities

BOLIGEE VS
Northport
Income$80,913+791%
Home value$282,600
Population31,648+11578%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BOLIGEE VS
Tuscaloosa
Income$51,464+467%
Home value$255,500
Population114,316+42083%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BOLIGEE VS
Meridian
Income$36,562+303%
Home value$107,900
Population33,370+12214%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BOLIGEE VS
Columbus
Income$42,235+365%
Home value$125,700
Population22,792+8310%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Boligee, Alabama?

Boligee, Alabama has about 301 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boligee, Alabama?

The typical household in Boligee, Alabama earns about $9,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boligee, Alabama expensive?

In Boligee, Alabama, the typical rent is about $477 a month.

How educated are people in Boligee, Alabama?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Boligee, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boligee, Alabama?

About 57.8% of people in Boligee, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boligee, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Boligee, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Alabama
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Boligee with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →