Boaz, AL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Boaz, Alabama Info Snack

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
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
0.8x
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

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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

White
87.6% (8,401)
African American
3.5% (331)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.1% (5)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.8% (81)
Hispanic
8.0% (769)
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

Female
51.5% (4,933)
Male
48.5% (4,654)
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

< 9th Grade
6.0% (575)
9-12th Grade
12.0% (1,150)
High School / GED
29.0% (2,780)
Some College
27.0% (2,588)
Associate's Degree
10.0% (958)
Bachelor's Degree
10.0% (958)
Master's Degree
4.0% (383)
Professional Degree
1.0% (95)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (95)
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

Less than $10,000
11.3% (108,642)
$10,000 to $14,999
9.9% (94,863)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.2% (116,591)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.3% (70,219)
$35,000 to $49,999
20.5% (196,615)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.9% (152,363)
$75,000 to $99,999
7.7% (74,194)
$100,000 to $149,999
8.2% (78,699)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.7% (54,321)
$200,000 or more
1.3% (12,189)
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%

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