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Boyce

Louisiana · 1,004 residents · 0.506 sq mi
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Boyce has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,000. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 186 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $59,100. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,004
−16%since 2000
from 1,190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,984 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 2,352 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.7
+25%since 2000
from 28.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8231K1K1K2K1990201020202024Boyce
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,727 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,993
+66%since 2000
from $9,616 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance14.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$471
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.7%
−35.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
43.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+21%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23%(274)
Black74.3%(884)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.9%(558)
2010
White, non-Hispanic25.3%(254)
Black71.6%(719)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.5%(25)
Diversity Score53%(532)
Diversity Score
53
+13%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+22%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
20.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
34.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boyce, Louisiana?

Boyce, Louisiana has about 1,004 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boyce, Louisiana?

The typical household in Boyce, Louisiana earns about $25,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boyce, Louisiana expensive?

In Boyce, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $59,100, and the typical rent is about $471 a month.

How educated are people in Boyce, Louisiana?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Boyce, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boyce, Louisiana?

About 28.4% of people in Boyce, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boyce, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Boyce, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 357 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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