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Boyd County

Kentucky · 49,542 residents · 159.866 sq mi
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Boyd County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,802. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $93,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,542
Unchangedsince 2000
from 49,752 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
310 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 311 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+5%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K48K49K50K51K1990201020202024Boyd County
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,802
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,749 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,064
+21%since 2000
from $18,212 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−30.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+20%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(47,326)
Black2.5%(1,224)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(558)
Asian0.3%(146)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(4,727)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(46,463)
Black2.8%(1,374)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(714)
Asian0.4%(222)
Other1.7%(865)
Diversity Score15.3%(7,588)
Diversity Score
15
+61%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.3%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boyd County, Kentucky?

Boyd County, Kentucky has about 49,542 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Boyd County, Kentucky earns about $38,802 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 $93,200, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Boyd County, Kentucky?

About 15.8% 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 18.1% 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 1,608 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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