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Boykin

Alabama · 275 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 $24,250. Population has fallen 19% since 2011, a loss of 66 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2011, reaching $33,500. The poverty rate of 49.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
275
−19%vs 2011
vs 341 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
98 / sq mi
−19%vs 2011
vs 122 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+22%vs 2011
vs 33.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
40122204286368201020202024Boykin
2024239
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,250
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $12,083 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$6,048
+5%vs 2011
vs $5,782 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
49.2%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
−25%vs 2011
vs 0.457 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade35.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services26.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration26.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,500
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $18,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2020
Owner-occupied
26.0%
−74.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
21.0% rent
Vacancy rate
39.0%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
76.0%
+7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.4
−7%vs 2011
vs 1.5 in 2011
2010 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(341)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic4%(11)
Black95.3%(262)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.3%(31)
Diversity Score
11
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+21.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
26.1%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
73.9%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
30.0%
+7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.9%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.8% in 2011
Female
64.1%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.8%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boykin, Alabama?

Boykin, Alabama has about 275 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boykin, Alabama?

The typical household in Boykin, Alabama earns about $24,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boykin, Alabama expensive?

In Boykin, Alabama, the median home is worth about $33,500.

How educated are people in Boykin, Alabama?

About 4.7% 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 49.2% of people in Boykin, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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