Alabama · Marshall County

Boaz Authority

Population

10,814

Median income

$49,846

Median age

32

Figures from U.S. Census ACS — each figure links to its source query.

Boaz is a lower-income town of 10,814.

In Etowah County, Alabama, Boaz anchors a community of 10,814. The median household income stands at $49,846.

Definition and scope

Boaz is a chartered municipality within Etowah County, Alabama, Alabama. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 104 and is part of the Gadsden, AL metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Boaz has approximately 10,814 residents. The median age is 32.4 years. Roughly 67% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $199,200.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 75.3%
• Black or African American: 1.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 17.5%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Boaz is $49,846. Poverty rate stands at 19.4%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.3%. Educational attainment: 15.9% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Boaz:

• Public schools: 7
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 4

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Fricks Field Airport. Federal court business routes through Marshall County Courthouse - Albertville. Amtrak service is available at Anniston, Alabama.

Geography and climate

Boaz sits at an elevation of 1,058 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 8a.

References

• Alabama State Authority — state-level reference for Alabama.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.