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Boyle

Mississippi · 532 residents · 1.477 sq mi
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Boyle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 188 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $104,700. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
532
−26%since 2000
from 720 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
360 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 487 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+12%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3505427349251K1990201020202024Boyle
2024414
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,250
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,192
+33%since 2000
from $15,181 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$653
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
38.0% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+75%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(256)
Black45.5%(242)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(21)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other6.6%(35)
Diversity Score74.2%(395)
Diversity Score
74
+16%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+24.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.1 min
−25%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 20.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.4%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boyle, Mississippi?

Boyle, Mississippi has about 532 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boyle, Mississippi?

The typical household in Boyle, Mississippi earns about $26,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boyle, Mississippi expensive?

In Boyle, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $104,700, and the typical rent is about $653 a month.

How educated are people in Boyle, Mississippi?

About 31.9% 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 25.2% 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 131 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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