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Boykins

Virginia · 516 residents · 0.694 sq mi
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Boykins is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,500. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 104 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $141,800. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
516
−17%since 2000
from 620 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
744 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 893 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+7%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4425696978249521990201020202024Boykins
2024631
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,500
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,406 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,647
+84%since 2000
from $16,148 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
+35.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$729
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−21%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(381)
Black37.3%(231)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.2%(373)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(297)
Black30.2%(156)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(18)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other20.3%(105)
Diversity Score78.6%(406)
Diversity Score
79
+31%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+81%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 17.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.3%
+19.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boykins, Virginia?

Boykins, Virginia has about 516 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boykins, Virginia?

The typical household in Boykins, Virginia earns about $82,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boykins, Virginia expensive?

In Boykins, Virginia, the median home is worth about $141,800, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.

How educated are people in Boykins, Virginia?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Boykins, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boykins, Virginia?

About 5.4% of people in Boykins, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boykins, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Boykins, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 139 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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