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Boyle County

Kentucky · 31,632 residents (2025 est.) · 180.336 sq mi
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Boyle County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,159. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $209,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,941
+12%since 2000
from 27,697 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
172 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 154 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+7%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:31,632 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
25K27K28K30K31K1990201020202024Boyle County
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,159
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,241 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,524
+72%since 2000
from $18,288 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
−5%since 2010
from 0.479 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$778
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+43%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(24,086)
Black9.6%(2,669)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(398)
Asian0.6%(155)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.5%(7,349)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(25,586)
Black7%(2,154)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(1,457)
Asian0.8%(246)
Other4.8%(1,498)
Diversity Score38.3%(11,863)
Segregation Score29.4%(9,100)
Diversity Score
38
+45%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
+4%since 2020
from 28 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+54%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.4%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2017
from 72.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Compare Boyle County to nearby counties

BOYLE COUNTY VS
Mercer County
Income$64,824+6%
Home value$202,300−4%
Population23,733−25%
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BOYLE COUNTY VS
Lincoln County
Income$52,440−14%
Home value$147,300−30%
Population25,353−20%
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BOYLE COUNTY VS
Garrard County
Income$63,087+3%
Home value$204,900−2%
Population18,207−42%
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BOYLE COUNTY VS
Washington County
Income$61,616+1%
Home value$179,200−15%
Population12,368−61%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boyle County, Kentucky?

Boyle County, Kentucky has about 30,941 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Boyle County, Kentucky earns about $61,159 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boyle County, Kentucky expensive?

In Boyle County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $209,900, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Boyle County, Kentucky?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Boyle County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boyle County, Kentucky?

About 15.6% of people in Boyle County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boyle County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Boyle County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,300 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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