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Boyce

Virginia · 749 residents · 0.367 sq mi
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Boyce is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,708. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 76% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $314,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
749
+76%since 2000
from 426 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,041 / sq mi
+76%since 2000
from 1,161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+8%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3675437208961K1990201020202024Boyce
2024891
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,708
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,520
+138%since 2000
from $17,041 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$314,200
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,208
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $628 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+51%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(368)
Black11.7%(50)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.8%(114)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(574)
Black5.6%(42)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(89)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other9.3%(70)
Diversity Score54.3%(407)
Diversity Score
54
+103%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.6 min
+61%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boyce, Virginia?

Boyce, Virginia has about 749 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boyce, Virginia?

The typical household in Boyce, Virginia earns about $97,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boyce, Virginia expensive?

In Boyce, Virginia, the median home is worth about $314,200, and the typical rent is about $1,208 a month.

How educated are people in Boyce, Virginia?

About 28.1% of adults age 25 and over in Boyce, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boyce, Virginia?

About 4.8% of people in Boyce, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boyce, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Boyce, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 237 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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

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