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Boyden

Iowa · 701 residents · 0.684 sq mi
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Boyden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
701
+4%since 2000
from 672 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,025 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 982 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
−2%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6156907668419161990201020202024Boyden
2024757
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,326
+81%since 2000
from $17,323 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+27.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$803
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
17.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+23%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(651)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(14)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(47)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(616)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(74)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.6%(4)
Diversity Score25.9%(182)
Diversity Score
26
+274%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boyden, Iowa?

Boyden, Iowa has about 701 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boyden, Iowa?

The typical household in Boyden, Iowa earns about $65,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boyden, Iowa expensive?

In Boyden, Iowa, the median home is worth about $134,300, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Boyden, Iowa?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Boyden, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boyden, Iowa?

About 14.5% of people in Boyden, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boyden, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Boyden, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 61 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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