Boyd County, Kentucky Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 21st-largest in Kentucky
The population of Boyd County, Kentucky is 48,043 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 21st-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $60,659, the median home value is $126,300, and the median age is 42.4.
The population of Boyd County has declined 3.7% since 2010 (49,602 → 47,777), a -0.27% annualized rate.
48,043
Population
-0.27%
Annual growth
301
People / sq mi
$60,659
Median Income
$126,300
Median Home Value
Boyd County covers 160 sq mi of land at 300.5 people per square mile.
About Boyd County, KY
Boyd County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 48,043. It ranks #21 among counties in Kentucky by population. The median age is 42.4, older than the national median. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.
The median household income in Boyd County is $60,659, below the US median of $74,580. 12.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $126,300, with monthly rent averaging $839. The homeownership rate of 68.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Boyd County reflects 19.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.2 minutes each way.
Boyd County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Boyd County had a population of 49,602 in 2010 and 47,777 in 2024, a -3.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 49,602 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.26%.
47,777
Population (2024)
49,602
Population (2010)
49,602
Peak (2010)
-0.26%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 49,602 |
| 2011 | 49,417 |
| 2012 | 49,238 |
| 2013 | 48,905 |
| 2014 | 48,828 |
| 2015 | 48,518 |
| 2016 | 48,175 |
| 2017 | 47,867 |
| 2018 | 47,406 |
| 2019 | 46,839 |
| 2020 | 48,206 |
| 2021 | 47,754 |
| 2022 | 48,048 |
| 2023 | 47,771 |
| 2024 | 47,777 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.4
Median Age
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Male
20.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.4% · Seniors (65+): 20.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $60,659$-1,758 vs state |
| Mean household income | $75,673 |
| Per-capita income | $31,192 |
| Poverty rate | 12.4%+0.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 49.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Boyd County is professional & business services, accounting for 30.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
2.3%
Carpool
80.9%
Public transit
5.4%
Work from home
22.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$126,300$-66,000 vs state
Median home value
$839
Median rent
68.4%
Homeownership rate
21,731
Total housing units
87.5%
Occupied
12.5%
Vacant
31.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
95.3%
With health insurance
92.7%
With broadband internet
34.1%
Foreign-born
8.3%
Veterans (18+)
21.8%
With a disability
98.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
89.0%
High School+
19.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Boyd County, Kentucky has a population of 48,043 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 21st-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 301 people per square mile.
The population of Boyd County has declined 3.7% since 2010 (49,602 → 47,777), a -0.27% annualized rate.
The median household income in Boyd County, Kentucky is $60,659, with mean (average) household income of $75,673 and per-capita income of $31,192. 12.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Boyd County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.0%), Black or African American (2.1%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Boyd County, Kentucky is 42.4 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.
The median home value in Boyd County is $126,300 and median monthly rent is $839. 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 21,731 total housing units, 12.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Boyd County, Kentucky is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 30.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.
Louisville/Jefferson County is among the largest cities associated with Boyd County, Kentucky, with a population of 627,210.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.