Boaz, Alabama
Location in Marshall County and the state of Alabama
Coordinates: 34°12′10″N 86°9′37″W / 34.20278, -86.16028
Country	United States
State	Alabama
Counties	Marshall, Etowah
Area
- Total	12.3 sq mi (31.7 km²)
- Land	12.2 sq mi (31.6 km²)
- Water	0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Elevation	1,089 ft (332 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	7,411
- Density	602.5/sq mi (233.8/km²)
Time zone	Central (CST) (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code	35957 and 35956
Area code(s)	256
FIPS code	01-07912
GNIS feature ID	0114631

Boaz is a city in Etowah and Marshall Counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. The city is named after the husband of Ruth, from the Book of Ruth in the Bible. It is part of the 'Gadsden, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area'. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 7,411. According to the 2005 U.S. Census estimates, the city had a population of 7,893. [1] Boaz is nationally known as an outlet shopping destination. It is the "Shop 'til you drop" Capital of Alabama.^{[citation needed]}

Geography

Boaz is located at 34°12′10″N, 86°9′38″W (34.202793, -86.160457)^[1].

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.2 square miles (31.7 km²), of which, 12.2 square miles (31.6 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (0.49%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census^[2] 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/sq mi (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.

Administration

Mayor of Boaz is Tim Walker, he is in his second term as mayor. Also there are five council members they are: Chairman Pro Tem David Ellis, Council Members Billy Faucett,Jerry Don Sims, Timothy McRae, and Johnny Pullen.

Schools

In May of 2004, the City of Boaz broke away from the Marshall County School System and started the Boaz City School System. Boaz City School System Boaz Elementary School, Corley Elementary School, Boaz Intermediate School, Boaz Middle School, Boaz High School. Are all a part of the Boaz City School System.

Boaz is also home to Snead State Community College [2].

References

External links

• City of Boaz.org Official Site

• boaz.net/city (**Un-official Site**)
• boaz.net (**Un-official Site**)

• Boaz, Alabama is at coordinates 34°12′10″N 86°09′38″W / 34.202793, -86.160457 (Boaz, Alabama)Coordinates: 34°12′10″N 86°09′38″W / 34.202793, -86.160457 (Boaz, Alabama)

v â€¢ d â€¢ e Municipalities and communities of Etowah County, Alabama County seat: Gadsden Cities Attalla | Boaz | Gadsden | Glencoe | Hokes Bluff | Rainbow City | Southside Towns Altoona | Mountainboro | Reece City | Ridgeville | Sardis City | Walnut Grove Unincorporated community Gallant

v â€¢ d â€¢ e Municipalities and communities of Marshall County, Alabama County seat: Guntersville Cities Albertville | Arab | Boaz | Guntersville Towns Douglas | Grant | Union Grove Community Horton