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Boykin

Alabama · 239 residents · 2.795 sq mi
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Boykin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,667. Population has declined 15% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 18.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 18.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
90% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
239
−15%since 2023
from 280 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
86 / sq mi
−15%since 2023
from 100 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
18.3
−7%since 2023
from 19.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
40122204286368201020202024Boykin
2024239
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,667
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $36,908 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,101
+6%since 2023
from $12,303 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.120
−63%since 2023
from 0.324 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
90.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 85.2% in 2023
9.6% rent
Vacancy rate
67.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 63.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(2)
Black99.3%(278)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.8%(2)
Black99.2%(237)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(5)
Diversity Score
2
+17%since 2023
from 2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
60.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 65.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 93.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2023
from 63.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.6% in 2023
Female
36.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2023
from 26.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boykin, Alabama?

Boykin, Alabama has about 239 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boykin, Alabama?

The typical household in Boykin, Alabama earns about $51,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Boykin, Alabama?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Boykin, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boykin, Alabama?

About 2.1% of people in Boykin, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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