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Boyle County

Kentucky · 30,614 residents · 180.336 sq mi
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Boyle County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,562. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $144,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
30,614
+11%since 2000
from 27,697 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
170 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 154 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+10%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K27K28K30K31K1990201020202024Boyle County
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,562
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,241 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,575
+45%since 2000
from $18,288 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
35.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+16%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(25,074)
Black7%(2,155)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,490)
Asian1.2%(361)
Other2.9%(901)
Diversity Score36.5%(11,170)
Segregation Score28.2%(8,646)
Diversity Score
36
+38%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Boyle County to nearby counties

BOYLE COUNTY VS
Mercer County
Income$64,824+26%
Home value$202,300+40%
Population23,733−25%
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BOYLE COUNTY VS
Lincoln County
Income$52,440+2%
Home value$147,300+2%
Population25,353−20%
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BOYLE COUNTY VS
Garrard County
Income$63,087+22%
Home value$204,900+42%
Population18,207−42%
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BOYLE COUNTY VS
Washington County
Income$61,616+19%
Home value$179,200+24%
Population12,368−61%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boyle County, Kentucky?

Boyle County, Kentucky has about 30,614 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Boyle County, Kentucky earns about $51,562 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 $144,000, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Boyle County, Kentucky?

About 25.8% 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 15.1% 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 4,973 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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