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Boaz, Alabama Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Boaz, Alabama is 10,847 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 62nd-largest city in Alabama. The median household income is $49,962, the median home value is $158,200, and the median age is 34.1.

The population has grown 10.6% since 2010 (9,472 → 10,473).

10,847

Population

745

People / sq mi

$49,962

Median Income

$158,200

Median Home Value

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Boaz covers 14.6 sq mi of land at 745 people per square mile.

About Boaz, AL

Remote work is unusually rare in Boaz: 3.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the 14.0% national rate. Boaz is a city in Alabama with a population of 10,847.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $49,962, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.4%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $158,200, with typical rent around $645.

Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Home-based work is uncommon, at 3.8%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.

Boaz city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Boaz city had a population of 9,472 in 2010 and 10,473 in 2024, a 10.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,473 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.73%.

2024 · 10K20102024
Boaz city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

10,473

Population (2024)

9,472

Population (2010)

10,473

Peak (2024)

0.73%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20109,472
20119,547
20129,604
20139,610
20149,617
20159,614
20169,648
20179,654
20189,678
20199,704
202010,112
202110,170
202210,302
202310,391
202410,473

Race & Ethnicity

White79.7%
Black or African American3.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$49,962

Median Household Income

$25,796

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$158,200

Median Home Value

$645

Median Rent

66.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

88.4%

High School+

16.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

85.3%

Public Transit

3.8%

Work From Home

21.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

19.3%

Foreign Born

87.3%

Non-English at Home

8.9%

Veterans

12.7%

With Disability

90.8%

Health Insurance

89.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Manufacturing25.6%
Professional, Scientific & Management18.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.1%
Construction6.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.7%
Retail Trade5.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate4.7%
Public Administration4.1%
Information2.6%
Agriculture & Mining0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Boaz, Alabama has a population of 10,847 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 62nd-largest city in Alabama.

The median household income in Boaz, Alabama is $49,962, with 10.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Boaz, Alabama is $158,200, with median monthly rent at $645 and a homeownership rate of 66.2%.

The median age in Boaz, Alabama is 34.1 years. The population is 51.1% male and 48.9% female.

The population has grown 10.6% since 2010 (9,472 → 10,473).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.