Boyle County, Kentucky Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 34th-largest in Kentucky
The population of Boyle County, Kentucky is 30,708 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 34th-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $61,635, the median home value is $200,700, and the median age is 39.5.
The population of Boyle County has grown 9.5% since 2010 (28,668 → 31,394), a +0.65% annualized rate.
30,708
Population
+0.65%
Annual growth
170
People / sq mi
$61,635
Median Income
$200,700
Median Home Value
Boyle County covers 180 sq mi of land at 170.3 people per square mile.
About Boyle County, KY
Boyle County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 30,708. It ranks #34 among counties in Kentucky by population. The median age is 39.5, in line with the national median. The population is 50.6% male and 49.4% female.
The median household income in Boyle County is $61,635, below the US median of $74,580. 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $200,700, with monthly rent averaging $770. The homeownership rate of 69.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Boyle County reflects 27.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.4 minutes each way.
Boyle County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Boyle County had a population of 28,668 in 2010 and 31,394 in 2024, a 9.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 31,394 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.65%.
31,394
Population (2024)
28,668
Population (2010)
31,394
Peak (2024)
0.65%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,668 |
| 2011 | 28,800 |
| 2012 | 29,026 |
| 2013 | 29,636 |
| 2014 | 29,820 |
| 2015 | 29,800 |
| 2016 | 29,984 |
| 2017 | 29,992 |
| 2018 | 30,109 |
| 2019 | 30,000 |
| 2020 | 30,761 |
| 2021 | 30,600 |
| 2022 | 30,854 |
| 2023 | 31,096 |
| 2024 | 31,394 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.2% |
Age & Sex
39.5
Median Age
49.4%
Female
50.6%
Male
18.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.4% · Seniors (65+): 18.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $61,635$-782 vs state |
| Mean household income | $81,976 |
| Per-capita income | $32,238 |
| Poverty rate | 10.6%-1.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 52.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Boyle County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
3.7%
Carpool
79.2%
Public transit
8.5%
Work from home
21.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$200,700+$8,400 vs state
Median home value
$770
Median rent
69.5%
Homeownership rate
12,969
Total housing units
91.0%
Occupied
9.0%
Vacant
30.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.9%
With health insurance
93.7%
With broadband internet
27.4%
Foreign-born
6.1%
Veterans (18+)
16.8%
With a disability
96.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
91.4%
High School+
27.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Boyle County, Kentucky has a population of 30,708 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 34th-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 170 people per square mile.
The population of Boyle County has grown 9.5% since 2010 (28,668 → 31,394), a +0.65% annualized rate.
The median household income in Boyle County, Kentucky is $61,635, with mean (average) household income of $81,976 and per-capita income of $32,238. 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Boyle County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (84.1%), Black or African American (7.6%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Boyle County, Kentucky is 39.5 years. Residents are 49.4% female and 50.6% male.
The median home value in Boyle County is $200,700 and median monthly rent is $770. 69.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 12,969 total housing units, 9.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Boyle County, Kentucky is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.
Louisville/Jefferson County is among the largest cities associated with Boyle 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.