Boyd County's estimated 2026 population is 47,554 with a growth rate of -0.41% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Boyd County is the 22nd largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 49,602 and has seen a growth of -4.13% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.3 years
Female: 44.4 years
Male: 40.6 years
There are 37,752 adults, (9,825 of whom are seniors) in Boyd County.
Female: 23,925 (49.9%)
Male: 23,986 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Boyd County includes 92.92% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,517 | 92.92% |
| Two or more races | 1,659 | 3.46% |
| Black or African American | 1,124 | 2.35% |
| Other race | 384 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 172 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 47 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.02% |
Boyd County's average per capita income is $42,041. Household income levels show a median of $61,118. The poverty rate stands at 16.95%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,443 | $109,041 |
| Families | $73,492 | $91,970 |
| Households | $61,118 | $76,641 |
| Non Families | $27,912 | $43,616 |
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