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Boyle

Mississippi · 488 residents (2025 est.) · 1.477 sq mi
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Boyle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,143. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 306 residents. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 25% less than the Mississippi median.

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

Total population
414
−43%since 2000
from 720 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
280 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 487 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.1
+65%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:488 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3505427349251K1990201020202024Boyle
2024414
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,143
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,429 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
16.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median gross rent
$1,036
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.0%
+25.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
14.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
−68.1 ptssince 2009
from 95.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(380)
Black44.9%(323)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score64%(461)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.8%(206)
Black32.1%(133)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.1%(75)
Diversity Score77%(319)
Diversity Score
77
+20%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
31.0%
+27.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+75%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 20.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.4%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
Female
55.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
Foreign born
18.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.7%
+17.6 ptssince 2017
from 71.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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