Boaz, Alabama
Encyclopedia
Boaz is a city in Etowah
and Marshall
Counties in the U.S. state
of Alabama
. It is part of the 'Gadsden, Alabama
Metropolitan Statistical Area'. As of the 2010 census, the population of the city is 9,551. http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/files/SUB-EST2005-all.csv Boaz is known mainly for its outlet shops.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.2 square miles (31.6 km²), of which, 12.2 square miles (31.6 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.49%) is water.
of 2000, there were 7,411 people, 3,155 households, and 2,085 families residing in the city. The population density
was 607.7 people per square mile (234.5/km2). There were 3,468 housing units at an average density of 284.4 per square mile (109.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.50% White
, 1.31% Black
or African American
, 0.47% Native American
, 0.45% Asian
, 0.04% Pacific Islander
, 3.01% from other races
, and 1.23% from two or more races. 4.98% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 3,155 households out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples
living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.86.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 83.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,699, and the median income for a family was $34,018. Males had a median income of $29,504 versus $21,750 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $15,664. About 13.9% of families and 18.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.7% of those under age 18 and 25.4% of those age 65 or over.
Boaz has a police and a fire department.
Boaz is also home to Snead State Community College.
Etowah County, Alabama
Etowah County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is from the Cherokee language, which means "edible tree". It is the center of the Gadsden Metropolitan Area which includes Etowah and Cherokee Counties. As of 2010 the population was 104,430. Its county seat is Gadsden...
and Marshall
Marshall County, Alabama
Marshall County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama, and is included in the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. Its name is in honor of John Marshall, famous Chief Justice of the United States. As of 2010 the population was 93,019...
Counties in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
. It is part of the 'Gadsden, Alabama
Gadsden, Alabama
The city of Gadsden is the county seat of Etowah County in the U.S. state of Alabama, and it is located about 65 miles northeast of Birmingham, Alabama. It is the primary city of the Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 103,459. Gadsden is closely associated with the...
Metropolitan Statistical Area'. As of the 2010 census, the population of the city is 9,551. http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/files/SUB-EST2005-all.csv Boaz is known mainly for its outlet shops.
Geography
Boaz is located at 34°12′10"N 86°9′38"W (34.202793, -86.160457).According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.2 square miles (31.6 km²), of which, 12.2 square miles (31.6 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.49%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 7,411 people, 3,155 households, and 2,085 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 607.7 people per square mile (234.5/km2). There were 3,468 housing units at an average density of 284.4 per square mile (109.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.50% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.31% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.47% Native American
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, 0.45% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 3.01% from other races
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, and 1.23% from two or more races. 4.98% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 3,155 households out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.86.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 83.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,699, and the median income for a family was $34,018. Males had a median income of $29,504 versus $21,750 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the city was $15,664. About 13.9% of families and 18.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.7% of those under age 18 and 25.4% of those age 65 or over.
Boaz has a police and a fire department.
Schools
In May 2004, the City of Boaz broke away from the Marshall County School system and formed the Boaz City School System. There are 5 schools in the Boaz City School System:- Boaz Elementary School,
- Corley Elementary School,
- Boaz Intermediate School,
- Boaz Middle School,
- Boaz High School.
Boaz is also home to Snead State Community College.