Boyle County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Boyle County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 30,708. It is the 34th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

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 $61,635. This is 1% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $200,700. Housing costs are 4% higher than the state median of $192,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 69.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Boyle County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.4%.

Education

27.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% higher 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 91.4%.