Boaz, AL

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Boaz

Neighborhood

Marshall, AL

Needmore / Whitesville

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Boaz

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

15.8%

Households with Children

40.8%

School Enrollment K-12

1,682

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 9.9%
School Age (5-17): 25.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.2%
Working Age (35-54): 25.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 8.8%
Seniors (65+): 12.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.7%
High School / GED: 43.5%
Some College or Associate's: 31.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 27.7%
Single Parents: 13.2%
Couples & Adults: 26.1%
Living Alone: 33.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 17.5%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 1.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 47.4%
Puerto Rican: 9.7%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 40.1%
South American: 0.8%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 29.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 70.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 74.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 16.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 4.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 87.6%
Spanish: 10.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 1.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.5%
Elementary (1-4): 8.4%
Middle School (5-8): 6.4%
High School (9-12): 8.8%
College / Graduate: 5.8%
Not Enrolled: 67.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources