Boaz, WV Demographics

A map of Boaz's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,301	1,241	92.9%	93.9%
Black	42	9	3.0%	0.7%
Multiracial	30	51	2.1%	3.9%
Hispanic	27	5	1.9%	0.4%
Asian	0	10	0.0%	0.8%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	0.4%

Boaz, West Virginia has an estimated population of 1,400, an increase from the 1,321 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.9% White, 3.0% Black, 2.1% Multiracial, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Boaz, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Boaz has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than West Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Boaz, that probability was 11.6% in 2020 and 13.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Boaz is ranked the 116th most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Boaz was ranked the 116th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Boaz's White Population

1,301 residents of Boaz, or 92.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Boaz is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Boaz ranks 189th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boaz's White population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Boaz's population has decreased from 93.9% to 92.9%.

Boaz is more White than neighboring North Hills (90.5% White), Vienna (91% White), and Marietta (92.8% White). Boaz is less White than neighboring Williamstown (97.3% White), and Reno (94.9% White).

Boaz's Black Population

42 residents of Boaz, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Boaz is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Boaz ranks 224th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boaz's Black population has grown by an estimated 366.7%. Black residents' share of Boaz's population has increased from 0.7% to 3.0%.

Boaz is more Black than neighboring Williamstown (0% Black), North Hills (1% Black), Vienna (1.8% Black), Marietta (1.2% Black), and Reno (0.1% Black).

Boaz's Asian Population

0 residents of Boaz, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Boaz is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Boaz ranks 70th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boaz's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Boaz's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Boaz is less Asian than neighboring North Hills (1% Asian), Vienna (0.8% Asian), Marietta (0.8% Asian), and Reno (4.8% Asian).

Boaz's Hispanic Population

27 residents of Boaz, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Boaz is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Boaz ranks 359th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boaz's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 440.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Boaz's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.9%.

Boaz is more Hispanic than neighboring Williamstown (0.2% Hispanic), Vienna (1.6% Hispanic), Marietta (1.5% Hispanic), and Reno (0% Hispanic). Boaz is less Hispanic than neighboring North Hills (2.7% Hispanic).

Boaz's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Boaz, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Boaz is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Boaz ranks 208th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boaz's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Boaz's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Boaz is less Native American/Other than neighboring Williamstown (1% Native American/Other), Vienna (0.3% Native American/Other), and Marietta (0.4% Native American/Other).

Boaz's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Boaz, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Boaz is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Boaz ranks 205th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boaz's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 41.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Boaz's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.1%.

Boaz is more Multiracial than neighboring Williamstown (1.4% Multiracial), and Reno (0.2% Multiracial). Boaz is less Multiracial than neighboring North Hills (4.9% Multiracial), Vienna (4.4% Multiracial), and Marietta (3.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.