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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Boyd County

Kentucky · 49,752 residents · 159.866 sq mi
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Boyd County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,749. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $65,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,752
−3%since 1990
from 51,150 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
311 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 320 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.7
+8%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K48K49K50K51K1990201020202024Boyd County
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,749
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,835 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,212
+52%since 1990
from $12,012 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.5%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$407
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $297 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
27.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+6%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(49,737)
Black1.9%(969)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(469)
Asian0.5%(274)
Diversity Score8.9%(4,547)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(47,326)
Black2.5%(1,224)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(558)
Asian0.3%(146)
Diversity Score9.5%(4,727)
Diversity Score
10
+7%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.0%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
−16%since 1990
from 15.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Boyd County to nearby counties

BOYD COUNTY VS
Lawrence County
Income$58,325+78%
Home value$144,000+120%
Population55,710+17%
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BOYD COUNTY VS
Greenup County
Income$60,751+86%
Home value$134,000+104%
Population35,213−26%
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BOYD COUNTY VS
Carter County
Income$51,235+56%
Home value$132,800+102%
Population26,149−45%
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BOYD COUNTY VS
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Income$46,772+43%
Home value$111,700+70%
Population15,765−67%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boyd County, Kentucky?

Boyd County, Kentucky has about 49,752 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Boyd County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Boyd County, Kentucky earns about $32,749 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boyd County, Kentucky expensive?

In Boyd County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $65,600, and the typical rent is about $407 a month.

How educated are people in Boyd County, Kentucky?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Boyd County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boyd County, Kentucky?

About 15.5% of people in Boyd County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boyd County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Boyd County, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,398 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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15 census tracts
Census Tract 311.01Census Tract 309Census Tract 305Census Tract 310.04Census Tract 308Census Tract 306Census Tract 312Census Tract 310.03Census Tract 307Census Tract 304Census Tract 311.02Census Tract 313Census Tract 303Census Tract 302Census Tract 310.01
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 41102ZIP 41101ZIP 41129ZIP 41168
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