Boaz, AL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Boaz, Alabama Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
9,587
Unemployment
1.7%
Poverty
22.6%
Median Home
$108,000
Median Income
$41,556
Median Rent
$548
Boaz SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
6
Safety
N/A
Amenities
7
Education
5
Commute
8.5
Boaz, AL Cost Of Living
82
Boaz's Overall Cost Of Living
Boaz's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Boaz | Alabama | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 87 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 80 | 92 | 100 | |
| Housing | 61 | 73 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 89 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 127 | 103 | 100 | |
Boaz, AL Photos
Rankings for Boaz in Alabama
Map Of Boaz, AL
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Population over time in Boaz
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,587 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 9,553 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 9,580 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 9,639 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 9,673 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 9,781 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 9,661 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 9,520 | 2.6% |
| 2012 | 9,280 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 9,148 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Boaz
| Race | Boaz | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.6% | 65.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 3.5% | 26.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 1.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 8.0% | 4.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Boaz
| Gender | Boaz | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Boaz for adults over 25
| Education | Boaz | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Boaz, Alabama
| Income | Boaz | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.3% | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.9% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.2% | 10.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.3% | 10.5% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 20.5% | 13.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.9% | 17.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.7% | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.2% | 13.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.7% | 4.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.3% | 4.4% | 8.3% |
