Boaz, Alabama

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Boaz, Alabama
settlement_type = City


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map_caption = Location in Marshall County and the state of Alabama


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_type2 = Counties
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_name1 = Alabama
subdivision_name2 = Marshall, Etowah
government_type = Mayor and Council
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established_date = 1897
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area_total_km2 = 31.7
area_total_sq_mi = 12.3
area_land_km2 = 31.6
area_land_sq_mi = 12.2
area_water_km2 = 0.1
area_water_sq_mi = 0.1
elevation_ft = 1089
elevation_m = 332
population_as_of =2007
population_footnotes = cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2007-04-01.csv|title=Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Alabama|publisher=United States Census Bureau|date=2008-07-10|accessdate=2008-07-14]
population_total =8213
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population_density_km2 = 233.8
population_density_sq_mi = 602.5
timezone = Central (CST)
utc_offset = -6
latd = 34 |latm = 12 |lats = 10 |latNS = N
longd = 86 |longm = 9 |longs = 37 |longEW = W
timezone_DST = CDT
utc_offset_DST = -5
postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 35957 and 35956
area_code = 256
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 01-07912
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blank1_info = 0114631
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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. [http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/files/SUB-EST2005-all.csv] Boaz is nationally known as an outlet shopping destination. It is the "Shop 'til you drop" Capital of Alabama. Fact|date=April 2007

Geography

Boaz is located at coor dms|34|12|10|N|86|9|38|W|city (34.202793, -86.160457)GR|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 censusGR|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

The mayor of Boaz is Tim Walker, he is in his second term, and was reelected to a third term. There are also five council members. They are: Chairman Pro Tem David Ellis, Council Members Billy Faucett,Jerry Don Sims, Timothy McRae, and David Dyar. David Dyar defeated Johnny Pullen to take his spot on the Council.

Police Department

City of Boaz Police Department Website [http://www.cityofboaz.org/police] .

Fire Department

City of Boaz Fire Department Website [http://www.cityofboaz.org/fire] .

chools

In May 2004, the City of Boaz broke away from the Marshall County School System and started the Boaz City School System. There are 5 schools in the Boaz School System [http://www.boazk12.org Boaz City School System] [http://www.boazelementary.org Boaz Elementary School] , [http://corley.boazk12.org Corley Elementary School] , [http://boazint.boazk12.org Boaz Intermediate School] , [http://bms.boazk12.org Boaz Middle School] , [http://www.piratepride.org Boaz High School] .

Boaz is also home to Snead State Community College [http://www.snead.edu] .

References

External links

* [http://www.cityofboaz.org/ City of Boaz.org Official Site]
* [http://www.boazchamberofcommerce.com// Boaz Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://www.shopboaz.com/ Boaz Shopping Directory]
* [http://www.marshallteam.org/ Marshall County Economic Development Council]
* [http://www.marshallcountycvb.com/ Marshall County Convention & Visitors Bureau]
* [http://www.boaz.net/city/index.html boaz.net/city] (**Un-official Site**)
* [http://www.boaz.net/ boaz.net] (**Un-official Site**)