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Boaz

Wisconsin · 129 residents · 0.36 sq mi
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Boaz has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 3% 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 $81,700. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% 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
129
−6%since 2000
from 137 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
358 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 381 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.4
+23%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
941131321511701990201020202024Boaz
2024116
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,661
+34%since 2000
from $16,883 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.3%
US avg: 10%
Information22.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing9.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
13.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+23%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(121)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(3)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.5%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.6%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−63.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boaz, Wisconsin?

Boaz, Wisconsin has about 129 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boaz, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Boaz, Wisconsin earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boaz, Wisconsin expensive?

In Boaz, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $81,700, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Boaz, Wisconsin?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in Boaz, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boaz, Wisconsin?

About 19.7% of people in Boaz, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boaz, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Boaz, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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