Boykin
Census-designated place in Wilcox County, Alabama
Boykin is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Wilcox County, Alabama, with 208 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 128 ft (39 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Camden, 4.8 miles S.
- 208residents (2020 Census)
- 128 ftelevation · 39 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.2 km²
- 74 / sq mipopulation density
- 36723ZIP code
About Boykin
Boykin, also known as Gee's Bend, is an African American majority community and census-designated place in a large bend of the Alabama River in Wilcox County, Alabama. As of the 2020 census, its population was 208. The Boykin Post Office was established in the community in 1949 and remains active, servicing the 36723 ZIP code.
Gee's Bend was named for Joseph Gee, an early large land owner from Halifax County, North Carolina who settled here in 1816. Gee brought 18 African American slaves with him and established a cotton plantation within the bend.
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- Median household income
- $51,667
- Median age
- 18.3
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Boykin had 208 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 208 |
|---|---|
| Density | 74 per sq mi (29 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Boykin at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Wilcox County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 208 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.80 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.0684° N, 87.2943° W |
| ZIP code | 36723 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0108680 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Boykin
- Camden4.8 mi S
- Yellow Bluff13.0 mi SW
- Catherine13.1 mi NW
- Oak Hill15.9 mi SE
- Orrville16.7 mi N
- Vredenburgh17.0 mi S
- Pine Hill18.1 mi W
- Pine Apple22.5 mi SE
- Beatrice23.7 mi S
- Thomaston23.7 mi NW
- Selmont-West Selmont27.2 mi NE
- Thomasville28.0 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Boykin
What county is Boykin in?
Boykin is in Wilcox County, Alabama.
What is the population of Boykin, AL?
208 people lived in Boykin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Boykin, AL?
The ZIP code of Boykin is 36723.
What is the elevation of Boykin?
128 feet (39 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Boykin?
Camden (4.8 mi), Yellow Bluff (13.0 mi), Catherine (13.1 mi), Oak Hill (15.9 mi), Orrville (16.7 mi).
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