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Boyle

Mississippi · 488 residents (2025 est.) · 1.48 sq mi
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With 414 people, Boyle is a city in Mississippi. At a median age of 53.1, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 86% of homes are owner-occupied. The population has fallen 42% since 2000. Median household income is $42,143, under the $82,259 national median. That trails the Mississippi median by roughly 25%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

414
−43%since 2000
from 720 in 2000
488 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
280 / sq mi
−56%since 2009
from 638 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
53.1
+65%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.48 sq mi
Population, 19902024
3505427349251K19902000201020202024Boyle
2024414
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.6%(15)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(22)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.8%(20)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196%(25)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.7%(32)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.9%(41)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.5%(35)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545.8%(24)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.3%(80)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.9%(70)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841%(4)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over11.1%(46)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$42,143
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,429 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$24,622
+62%since 2000
from $15,181 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
16.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.361
−20%since 2010
from 0.451 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information17.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,036
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,442
86.0%
+25.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
14.0% rent
15.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.21 people
−13%since 2009
from 2.53 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
38.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
26.9%
−68.1 ptssince 2009
from 95.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(380)
Black44.9%(323)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.8%(206)
Black32.1%(133)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.1%(75)
77
+25%since 2009
from 61 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English19.3%(80)
Slovene18.1%(75)
German9.7%(40)
American8.9%(37)
Irish3.6%(15)
Italian2.7%(11)
French1.9%(8)
Dutch0.5%(2)
Section 05

Education

41.7%
+28.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+26.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
31.0%
+27.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.7 min
+75%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
93.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
3.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 20.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
50.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
59.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
27.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
35.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

44.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
55.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
18.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
0.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
27.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
6.3%
−15.3 ptssince 2013
from 21.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
88.7%
+17.6 ptssince 2017
from 71.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
95.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 85.6% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
94.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 86.1% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
99.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married38.5%(55)
Married19.6%(28)
Widowed33.6%(48)
Divorced8.4%(12)
Women 15+
Never married22.9%(49)
Married18.7%(40)
Widowed14%(30)
Divorced44.4%(95)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

6.3%
−15.3 ptssince 2013
from 21.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
34.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
17.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
37.7%
+18.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
23.2%
−14.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
49.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
58.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)100%(3)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 3 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boyle, Mississippi?

Boyle, Mississippi has about 414 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boyle, Mississippi?

The typical household in Boyle, Mississippi earns about $42,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boyle, Mississippi expensive?

In Boyle, Mississippi, the typical rent is about $1,036 a month.

How educated are people in Boyle, Mississippi?

About 41.7% of adults age 25 and over in Boyle, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boyle, Mississippi?

About 16.4% of people in Boyle, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boyle, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Boyle, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 249 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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