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Boyd

Wisconsin · 605 residents · 1.853 sq mi
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Boyd has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,611. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $103,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
605
−11%since 2000
from 680 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.3
+7%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5115626146657161990201020202024Boyd
2024566
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 59.3%(56)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.8%(35)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.6%(52)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.6%(34)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.1%(19)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.4%(75)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.6%(76)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.6%(70)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.4%(75)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.2%(68)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.3%(38)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.2%(7)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,611
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,014
+53%since 2000
from $15,738 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$844
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+3%since 2009
from 1.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Boyd on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(677)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(554)
Black1.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(21)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.7%(4)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican13.9%(84)
Ancestry
German42.3%(255)
Polish11.4%(69)
Irish10.1%(61)
Norwegian7%(42)
French5.6%(34)
American2.3%(14)
English1.5%(9)
Dutch1.3%(8)
Czech1.2%(7)
Swiss1%(6)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.7%(4)
Hungarian0.3%(2)
Italian0.3%(2)
Russian0.3%(2)
Scottish0.3%(2)
Austrian0.2%(1)
British0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Polish population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+54%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married31.7%(79)
Married44.6%(111)
Widowed0.8%(2)
Divorced22.9%(57)
Women 15+
Never married25.2%(57)
Married51.3%(116)
Widowed11.5%(26)
Divorced11.9%(27)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boyd, Wisconsin?

Boyd, Wisconsin has about 605 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boyd, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Boyd, Wisconsin earns about $58,611 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boyd, Wisconsin expensive?

In Boyd, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $103,200, and the typical rent is about $844 a month.

How educated are people in Boyd, Wisconsin?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Boyd, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boyd, Wisconsin?

About 6.3% of people in Boyd, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boyd, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Boyd, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 94 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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