Boyle County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Name: Boyle County, Kentucky Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Boyle County, Kentucky has a population of 30,941, the 33rd most populous county in Kentucky. The median household income is $61,159 and the median home value is $209,900. The poverty rate is 15.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Boyle County Quick Facts

Population 30,941

Median Household Income $61,159

Median Home Value $209,900

Poverty Rate 15.6%

Unemployment Rate 5.8%

Median Age 39.5 years

Homeownership Rate 68.0%

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.2%

High School Graduation 91.6%

Cities/Places 3

Population 30,941 33rd of 120

Median Income $61,159 4% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.6%

Unemployment 5.8%

How Boyle County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	30,708	30,941	+0.8%
Median household income	$61,635	$61,159	-0.8%
Median home value	$200,700	$209,900	+4.6%

Median Household Income

Boyle

$61,159

$63,726

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Boyle

$209,900

$205,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.5%

$25K-$50K 20.2%

$50K-$100K 29.3%

$100K+ 29.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

7.3%

$15K-$20K

4.1%

$20K-$25K

4.2%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

4.4%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

11.8%

$75K-$100K

10.2%

$100K-$125K

10.9%

$125K-$150K

6.6%

$150K-$200K

7.3%

$200K+

4.1%

Employment

5.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

55.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.0%

Renter 32.0%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $778/mo 15.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.9%

18-34

23.3%

35-54

24.5%

55-74

23.5%

75+

7.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 33 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Boyle County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Danville	17,327	$52,646	17.4%	$207,600
Junction City	2,643	$45,938	27.9%	$117,100
Perryville	970	$62,552	10.8%	$144,800

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Population Overview

Boyle County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 30,941. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Boyle County is 39.5 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Boyle County is $61,159. This is 4% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.6%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $209,900. Housing costs are 2% higher than the state median of $205,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Boyle County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.0%.

Education

26.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Boyle County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kentucky and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Boyle County, Kentucky?

Boyle County has a population of 30,941, making it the 33rd most populous county in Kentucky.

What is the median income in Boyle County?

The median household income in Boyle County is $61,159 with a poverty rate of 15.6%.

How many cities are in Boyle County, Kentucky?

Boyle County contains 3 Census-designated places.