Boaz is a city located in Etowah County Alabama. Boaz has a 2024 population of 10,454. Boaz is currently growing at a rate of 0.82% annually and its population has increased by 3.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,114 in 2020.
The average household income in Boaz is $59,174 with a poverty rate of 24.63%. The median age in Boaz is 35.9 years: 33 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Boaz was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,383 | 81.8% |
| Other race | 914 | 8.92% |
| Black or African American | 470 | 4.59% |
| Two or more races | 462 | 4.51% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,740 | 2.67 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Married | 1,713 | 3.63 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Non Family | 1,320 | 1.25 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Female | 485 | 2.95 | 53 | 47 |
| Male | 222 | 3.07 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
66.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 571 | 9.32% |
| Associates Degree | 662 | 10.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 589 | 9.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 435 | 7.1% |
| High School Graduate | 2,346 | 38.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 213 | 3.48% |
| Some College | 1,309 | 21.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,423 | 4,810 | 976 |
| Hispanic | 391 | 299 | 5 |
| Other Race | 206 | 193 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 187 | 169 | 27 |
| Black | 175 | 97 | 16 |
| Native American | 10 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 93.69%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,688 | $36,944 | $39,757 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,625 | $73,021 | $65,341 |
| High School Graduate | $34,126 | $48,301 | $22,639 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $7,654 | $0 | $5,961 |
| Overall | $36,399 | $47,754 | $27,828 |
| Some College | $43,304 | $53,704 | $35,208 |
$36,399
Average Earnings
$47,754
Average Male
$27,828
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.5% of Boaz residents speak only English, while 9.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,003 | 1,427 | 17.83% |
| Hispanic | 1,271 | 824 | 64.83% |
| Other | 914 | 656 | 71.77% |
| Multiple | 462 | 173 | 37.45% |
| Black | 392 | 144 | 36.73% |
| Native | 19 | 7 | 36.84% |
24.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.37%
Male Poverty Rate
22.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Boaz is Other, with 71.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Boaz is White, with 17.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.35% |
| Some College | 18.23% |
| High School | 16.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 81.54% |
| Female Employed | 11.07% |
| Male Employed | 5.2% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,052 | $75,040 |
| Households | $43,276 | $59,174 |
| Married Families | $73,348 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,528 | $28,190 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
632
Number of Veterans
583
Male Veterans
49
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 197 |
| Second Gulf War | 188 |
| Vietnam | 180 |
| Korea | 34 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 265 |
| 65 to 74 | 122 |
| 75+ | 119 |
| 55 to 64 | 106 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 588 | 9.21% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 20.66% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 2.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.4%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.97%
Born in Boaz
91.87%
Native Born
8.13%
Foreign Born
5.34%
Non Citizen
2.79%
Naturalized
91.87% of Boaz residents were born in the United States, with 72.97% having been born in Alabama. 5.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,879 | 85 | 0.79% |
| 2028 | 10,794 | 85 | 0.79% |
| 2027 | 10,709 | 85 | 0.8% |
| 2026 | 10,624 | 85 | 0.81% |
| 2025 | 10,539 | 85 | 0.81% |
| 2024 | 10,454 | 85 | 0.82% |
| 2023 | 10,369 | 86 | 0.84% |
| 2022 | 10,283 | 110 | 1.08% |
| 2021 | 10,173 | 59 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 10,114 | 421 | 4.34% |
| 2019 | 9,693 | 17 | 0.18% |
| 2018 | 9,676 | 28 | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 9,648 | 8 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 9,640 | 38 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 9,602 | -3 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 9,605 | 6 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 9,599 | 7 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 9,592 | 56 | 0.59% |
| 2011 | 9,536 | 78 | 0.82% |
| 2010 | 9,458 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,411 | 483 | 6.97% |
| 1990 | 6,928 | -223 | -3.12% |
| 1980 | 7,151 | 1,530 | 27.22% |
| 1970 | 5,621 | 991 | 21.4% |
| 1960 | 4,630 | 1,552 | 50.42% |
| 1950 | 3,078 | -7,801 | -71.71% |