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Boyd

Texas · 1,207 residents · 4.097 sq mi
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Boyd has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,985. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% 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 $95,800. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,207
+10%since 2000
from 1,099 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
295 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
+13%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9751K1K2K2K1990201020202024Boyd
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,985
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,754
+26%since 2000
from $14,929 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing11.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,800
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.6%
−31.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+35%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(908)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino14%(154)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.7%(348)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(947)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(222)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.4%(102)
Diversity Score51.4%(621)
Diversity Score
51
+62%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+15%since 2000
from 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% 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
2.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.9%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boyd, Texas?

Boyd, Texas has about 1,207 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boyd, Texas?

The typical household in Boyd, Texas earns about $41,985 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boyd, Texas expensive?

In Boyd, Texas, the median home is worth about $95,800, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Boyd, Texas?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Boyd, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boyd, Texas?

About 22.9% of people in Boyd, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boyd, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Boyd, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 166 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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