Boaz, AL

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2021 Population

10,091

5.26% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.1

3.48% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

21.6%

4.46% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$40,732

1.98% 1-year decline

2021 Median Property Value

$114,800

6.3% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

4,302

5.36% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Boaz, AL had a population of 10.1k people with a median age of 36.1 and a median household income of $40,732. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Boaz, AL grew from 9,587 to 10,091, a 5.26% increase and its median household income declined from $41,556 to $40,732, a −1.98% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Boaz, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.7%), Other (Hispanic) (7.96%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.51%), White (Hispanic) (2.62%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.783%).

None of the households in Boaz, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.4% of the residents in Boaz, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Boaz, AL are Snead State Community College (573 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Boaz, AL was $114,800, and the homeownership rate was 66%.

Most people in Boaz, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Boaz, AL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Boaz, AL is home to a population of 10.1k people, from which 94.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.47% of Boaz, AL residents were born outside of the country (653 people).

In 2021, there were 10.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.45k people) in Boaz, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 803 Other (Hispanic) and 354 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.4%

2021 Citizenship

92.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.4% of Boaz, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Boaz, AL was 92.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Boaz, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Boaz, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
8.45k ± 647
Other (Hispanic)
803 ± 332
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
354 ± 234

12%

Hispanic Population

1.21k people

12% of the people in Boaz, AL are hispanic (1.21k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Boaz, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
47,376 ± 5,318 people
Guatemala
14,765 ± 2,979 people
Korea
9,877 ± 2,438 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 47,376 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 14,765 and Korea with 9,877.

Foreign-Born Population

6.47%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

653 people

8.04%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

771 people

As of 2021, 6.47% of Boaz, AL residents (653 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Boaz, AL was 8.04%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Boaz, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
204 ± 116
Gulf War (2001-)
141 ± 90
Gulf War (1990s)
114 ± 120

Boaz, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Boaz, AL employs 4.3k people. The largest industries in Boaz, AL are Manufacturing (1,186 people), Retail Trade (680 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (554 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($121,761), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($72,411), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,155).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,361. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

4.3k

2021 Value

± 618

5.36%

1 Year growth

± 18.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Boaz, AL grew at a rate of 5.36%, from 4.08k employees to 4.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Boaz, AL, are Production Occupations (620 people), Sales & Related Occupations (456 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (400 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Boaz, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.3k

2021 Value

± 618

5.36%

1 Year growth

± 18.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Boaz, AL grew at a rate of 5.36%, from 4.08k employees to 4.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Boaz, AL, are Manufacturing (1,186 people), Retail Trade (680 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (554 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Boaz, AL, though some of these residents may live in Boaz, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,071

Median earning men ± $3,661

$26,529

Median earning women ± $5,304

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($122,330), Public Administration ($77,917), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($49,236).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($52,125), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,398), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($34,265).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $48.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($20.5B) and Mixed freight ($19.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$267B

2020 Value in Alabama

$540B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

102% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $267B. This is expected to increase 102% to $540B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$30.3B
Florida
$20.6B
Tennessee
$13B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $30.3B, followed by Florida with $20.6B and Tennessee and $13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.08%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Boaz, AL awarded 573 degrees. The student population of Boaz, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 869 male students and 1,376 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Boaz, AL are White (365 and 63.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (108 and 18.9%), Black or African American (57 and 9.97%), and Unknown (27 and 4.72%).

The largest universities in Boaz, AL by number of degrees awarded are Snead State Community College (573 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Boaz, AL are General Studies (318 and 55.5%), General Business Administration & Management (66 and 11.5%), and General Computer & Information Sciences (42 and 7.33%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,245 students enrolled in Boaz, AL, 38.7% men and 61.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,632 records, of which 60.2% were women and 39.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
318 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
40 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
17 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Boaz, AL was General Studies with 318 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Boaz, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Snead State Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

573 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Snead State Community College with 573 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 223 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Boaz, AL, which is 0.637 times less than the 350 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 365 degrees mean that there were 3.38 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 108 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,936) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,408) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,735) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.898% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.82% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.21M), Some college (906k), and Secondary Education (641k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Boaz, AL was $114,800 in 2021, which is 0.469 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $108,000 to $114,800, a 6.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Boaz, AL is 66%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Boaz, AL have an average commute time of 19.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Boaz, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$114,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$16,724

$2,521

Median Property Taxes

±$406

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Boaz, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Boaz, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66%

Homeownership

2021

61.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66% of the housing units in Boaz, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Boaz, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 309.02
Census Tract 311

The following map shows all of the places in Boaz, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$40,732

Median Household Income

± $4,154

3.82k

Number of Households

± 510

In 2021, the median household income of the 3.82k households in Boaz, AL declined from $40,732 from the previous year's value of $41,556.

The following chart displays the households in Boaz, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Boaz, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2021, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0218% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (86.8%)
Carpooled (11%)
Worked At Home (1.74%)

In 2021, 86.8% of workers in Boaz, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11%) and those who worked at home (1.74%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Boaz, AL have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.65% of the workforce in Boaz, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Boaz, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Boaz, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Boaz, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Boaz, AL (2.14k out of 9.89k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Boaz, AL is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.4% of the population of Boaz, AL has health coverage, with 40.6% on employee plans, 21.4% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 0.983% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Marshall County, AL see 1698 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.8% decrease from the previous year (1747 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2771 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 372 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,698 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Marshall County, AL

Primary care physicians in Marshall County, AL see an average of 1,698 patients per year. This represents a 2.8% decrease from the previous year (1,747 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Marshall County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.8% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.6%

Uninsured

40.6%

Employer Coverage

21.4%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

0.983%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Boaz, AL declined by 14.8% from 13.6% to 11.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Boaz, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.