Boyd County Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Boyd County?
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There are 51,336 residents in Boyd County, with a median age of 42. Of this, 50% are males and 50% are females. US-born citizens make up 97.5% of the resident pool in Boyd County, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.82%. Additionally, 0.69% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 44,145 people in Boyd County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 44,145 people in Boyd County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 51,336 | -0.1% |
| Male Population | 25,666 | -0.2% |
| Female Population | 25,670 | 0.1% |
Male population 50%
Female population 50%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42 | -6.7% |
| Citizen US Born | 50,051 | -0.6% |
| Citizen not US Born | 932 | 21.8% |
| Not Citizen | 353 | 26.5% |
Citizen US Born 97.5%
Citizen not US Born 1.82%
Not Citizen 0.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 220 | 73.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,221 | -4.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,647 | 21.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,677 | -5.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 44,145 | -0.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.43%
Moved from Same County 6.33%
Moved from Same State 3.24%
Moved from Different State 3.29%
Same House as Last Year 86.71%
What are the employment statistics in Boyd County?
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White-collar workers make up 77.69% of the working population in Boyd County, while blue-collar employees account for 22.31%. There are also 1,589 entrepreneurs in Boyd County (7.97% of the workforce); 12,937 workers employed in private companies (64.93%); and 2,880 people working in governmental institutions (14.45%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 15,480 | 0.8% |
| Blue Collar | 4,446 | -1.2% |
White Collar 77.69%
Blue Collar 22.31%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,589 | -11.0% |
| Private Companies | 12,937 | -1.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,880 | -2.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,520 | 28.3% |
Self Employees 7.97%
Private Companies 64.93%
Governmental Workers 14.45%
Not for Profit Companies 12.65%
How many households are there in Boyd County?
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There are a total of 19,586 households in Boyd County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 67.01% of these Boyd County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 32.99%. Additionally, 30.93% of households have children and 69.07% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 19,586 | 0.0% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 10.0% |
| Family Households | 13,125 | -1.3% |
| Non-family Households | 6,461 | 2.8% |
Family Households 67.01%
Non-family Households 32.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 6,057 | 4.6% |
| Households without Children | 13,529 | -1.9% |
Households with Children 30.93%
Households without Children 69.07%
What are the median and average incomes in Boyd County?
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The average annual household income in Boyd County is $69,112, while the median household income sits at $56,676 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $63,712, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $63,086. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $28,209 and $40,700, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $69,112 | 2.6% |
| Median Household Income | $56,676 | 8.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 8,021 | -10.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 40,923 | 2.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Boyd County?
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There are 23,199 housing units in Boyd County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1975. Of the 19,586 occupied housing units in Boyd County, 68.85% are owner-occupied, while 31.15% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 57.49% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $132,500. In general, housing costs reach $740 per month in Boyd County.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 57.49% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $132,500. In general, housing costs reach $740 per month in Boyd County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 23,199 | -0.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1975 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,952 | -10.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,398 | -7.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,068 | -5.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,989 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4,668 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,463 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,573 | 4.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,631 | -4.7% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 457 | 7.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 19,586 | 0.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 13,484 | -1.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 6,102 | 3.2% |
Owner Occupied 68.85%
Renter Occupied 31.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 7,752 | -0.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 5,732 | -2.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $132,500 | 8.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $92,600 | 11.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $740 | -0.8% |
With Mortgage 57.49%
Without Mortgage 42.51%
What is the level of education in Boyd County?
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Approximately 39.61% of the population in Boyd County holds a high school degree (that's 17,215 residents), while 28.98% have attained a college certificate (12,594 locals) and 10.28% have a bachelor's degree (4,466 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,369 | -2.7% |
| Some High School | 17,215 | -0.3% |
| Some College | 12,594 | -1.4% |
| Associate Degree | 4,364 | 0.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4,466 | 0.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,449 | 6.6% |
No High School 3.15%
Some High School 39.61%
Some College 28.98%
Associate Degree 10.04%
Bachelor's Degree 10.28%
Graduate Degree 7.94%
What is the marital status of Boyd County residents?
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A total of 10,576 people in Boyd County have never been married (which represents 24.46% of the total population), while 21,949 of them are wedded (50.76%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 978 (2.26%) and 6,562 (15.18%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 10,576 | -1.0% |
| Married | 21,949 | -0.4% |
| Separated | 978 | 12.0% |
| Widowed | 3,176 | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6,562 | 1.4% |
Never Married 24.46%
Married 50.76%
Separated 2.26%
Widowed 7.34%
Divorced 15.18%
What are the most common means of transportation in Boyd County?
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The top three means of transportation people in Boyd County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 18,486 residents commute by car, 298 prefer going to work by walking and 20 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 18,486 | 0.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 20 | -56.5% |
| Bicycle | 13 | 44.4% |
| Motorcycle | 1 | -50.0% |
| Walk | 298 | -24.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Boyd County by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2019 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
