Boyd County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21019 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,911 | — | #1,042 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,118 | -18.7% | #1,978 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.3 years | +8.7% | #1,403 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $130,700 | -53.6% | #2,508 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $849 | -27.0% | #1,753 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% | +34.5% | #2,287 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Boyd County has a population of 47,911, making it the #1,042 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Boyd County is $61,118, ranking #1,978 out of 3,222 counties — 18.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.9% and unemployment stands at 6.4%.
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The median home value in Boyd County is $130,700 (-53.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $849/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.2%.
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95.6% of residents in Boyd County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.3% above the national rate.
About Boyd County, Kentucky
Boyd County, Kentucky has a total population of 47,911, making it the 1,042nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Boyd County is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Boyd County is $61,118, which ranks #1,978 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4%.
The median home value in Boyd County is $130,700, 53.6% below the national median. Renters in Boyd County pay a median gross rent of $849 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Boyd County, 20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.4 min.
Boyd County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.3%).
All data for Boyd County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.