Boyd County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Boyd County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 48,043. It is the 21st most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Boyd County is 42.4 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Boyd County is $60,659. This is 3% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 36% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $126,300. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Boyd County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Boyd County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.1%. The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 4.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.0%.