Boyd County's 2026 population is estimated at 47,789, reflecting a 0.01% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Boyd County is the 22nd largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 49,602 and has grown -3.66% since 2010.
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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