Boaz, Alabama

Boaz is a city in Marshall and Etowah counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is part of the Albertville, Alabama Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 9,551.[3] Boaz was known for its outlet shops.[4]

For other uses, see Boaz (disambiguation).

Boaz
City
Boaz in 2012
Seal
Nickname(s): 
City of Possibilities
Location of Boaz in Etowah County and Marshall County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 34°12′10″N 86°9′37″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountiesMarshall, Etowah
Government
 • TypeMayor and Council
 • MayorDavid Dyar
Area
 • Total14.61 sq mi (37.85 km2)
 • Land14.55 sq mi (37.68 km2)
 • Water0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2)
Elevation
1,089 ft (332 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total9,551
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
9,704
 • Density666.94/sq mi (257.51/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
35957 and 35956
Area code(s)256
FIPS code01-07912
GNIS feature ID0114631
Websitewww.cityofboaz.org

History

First settled in the 1850s, the town of Boaz was officially founded November 11, 1878 by the Sparks Family of Georgia.[5] A post office has been in operation since 1887.[6] The city was named after Boaz, from the Bible.[7] It was incorporated in 1897.

The Julia Street Memorial United Methodist Church, Snead Junior College Historic District, the Thomas A. Snellgrove Homestead, and the Edward Fenns Whitman House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage lists the Boaz Elementary School, the First Baptist Church and Cemetery, and the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.[5]

Geography

Boaz is located in southeastern Marshall County at 34°12′10″N 86°9′38″W (34.202793, −86.160457)[8] and extends south into Etowah County atop Sand Mountain (a plateau) at 1,080 feet (330 m) above sea level. It is bordered to the north by Albertville and to the southeast by Sardis City. U.S. Route 431 passes through the east side of the city, leading north 16 miles (26 km) to Guntersville and south 20 miles (32 km) to Gadsden.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1900253—
19101,010299.2%
19201,36935.5%
19301,69123.5%
19401,92714.0%
19503,07859.7%
19604,65451.2%
19705,63521.1%
19807,15126.9%
19906,928−3.1%
20007,4117.0%
20109,55128.9%
Est. 20199,704[2]1.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census

At the 2010 census, there were 9,551 people, 3,712 households, and 2,479 families living in the city. The population density was 782.9 people per square mile (302.2/km2). There were 4,036 housing units at an average density of 330.8 per square mile (127.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 1.8% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 7.9% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. 14.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 3,712 households 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 29.6% of households were one person and 14.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.11.

The age distribution was 25.9% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.

The median household income was $31,172 and the median family income was $42,973. Males had a median income of $32,446 versus $27,924 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,697. About 11.7% of families and 16.0 of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.1% of those under age 18 and 17.1% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census

At the 2000 census, there were 7,411 people, 3,155 households, and 2,085 families living 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.

Of the 3,155 households 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 households were one person and 16.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.86.

The age distribution was 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% 65 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 household income was $25,699 and the median family income 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.

Schools

In May 2004, five schools broke away from the Marshall County School system and formed the Boaz City School System. Boaz is also home to Snead State Community College.

Climate

Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfa" (Humid Subtropical Climate).

Notable people

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved May 21, 2020.
  3. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Boaz city, Alabama". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2016.
  4. https://www.al.com/news/anniston-gadsden/2016/05/last_call_for_boaz_outlet_cent.html
  5. James P. Kaetz. "Boaz". Encyclopedia of Alabama. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
  6. "Marshall County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  7. "Tenbroeck in DeKalb County was named for runaway horse". Gadsden Times. June 17, 1984. pp. B1. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  9. "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.

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