Boaz, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Boaz, Wisconsin
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Village
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Location of Boaz in Richland County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Richland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 156 |
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(2019)
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146 |
| • Density | 405.56/sq mi (156.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-08600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1561987 |
Boaz is a small village located in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States. It's a quiet place with a small population. In 2010, about 156 people lived there.
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Where is Boaz Located?
Boaz is found in the state of Wisconsin. Its exact location is at 43.330793 degrees north and -90.527280 degrees west. The village covers a total area of about 0.36 square miles (0.93 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
A Look at Boaz's History
Boaz has a couple of interesting historical connections.
Famous People from Boaz
One notable person from Boaz was Richard M. Brewer. He grew up in the village. Richard M. Brewer later became a leader of a group called the Regulators. This group was involved in a conflict in New Mexico known as the Lincoln County War.
Ancient Discoveries in Boaz
In 1897, something very exciting was found near Boaz. It was the skeleton of a mastodon. Mastodons were huge, elephant-like animals that lived a very long time ago. This discovery, known as the Boaz mastodon, shows that ancient creatures once roamed this area.
Who Lives in Boaz?
The number of people living in Boaz has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different census years:
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| 1880 | 75 | — | |
| 1940 | 230 | — | |
| 1950 | 188 | −18.3% | |
| 1960 | 117 | −37.8% | |
| 1970 | 126 | 7.7% | |
| 1980 | 161 | 27.8% | |
| 1990 | 131 | −18.6% | |
| 2000 | 137 | 4.6% | |
| 2010 | 156 | 13.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 146 | −6.4% | |
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Boaz Population in 2010
The 2010 census counted 156 people living in Boaz. These people lived in 67 different homes. About 40 of these homes were families.
Most of the people living in Boaz were White (98.7%). A small number were Asian (1.3%). About 0.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Boaz in 2010 was about 49.3 years old.
- About 19.2% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 19.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 32.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 22.4% were 65 years old or older.
Slightly more males lived in Boaz than females. About 52.6% of the population was male, and 47.4% was female.
Images for kids
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Boaz Community Park, with a sign about Richard M. Brewer.
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Welcome sign for Boaz.
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A view of homes in Boaz.
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The entrance sign on WIS 171.
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The Village Hall building in Boaz.
See also
In Spanish: Boaz (Wisconsin) para niños
