Boyd County, KY

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2021 Population

48,447

2.29% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.9

0.475% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

17.6%

7.23% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$53,077

4.03% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$112,000

1.82% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

18,640

2.29% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Boyd County, KY had a population of 48.4k people with a median age of 41.9 and a median household income of $53,077. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Boyd County, KY grew from 47,361 to 48,447, a 2.29% increase and its median household income grew from $51,019 to $53,077, a 4.03% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Boyd County, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.16%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.89%), Other (Hispanic) (1.03%), and White (Hispanic) (0.77%).

None of the households in Boyd County, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in Boyd County, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Boyd County, KY are Ashland Community and Technical College (2,094 degrees awarded in 2021) and Tri-State Barber College (10 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Boyd County, KY was $112,000, and the homeownership rate was 67.5%.

Most people in Boyd County, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Boyd County, KY was 2 cars per household.

Boyd County, KY borders Carter County, KY, Greenup County, KY, Lawrence County, KY, Lawrence County, OH, and Wayne County, WV.

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Population & Diversity

Boyd County, KY is home to a population of 48.4k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.33% of Boyd County, KY residents were born outside of the country (643 people).

In 2021, there were 29.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (44.8k people) in Boyd County, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.53k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 914 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2021 Citizenship

99.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.2% of Boyd County, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Boyd County, KY was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Boyd County, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Boyd County, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
44.8k ± 165
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.53k ± 251
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
914 ± 146

1.92%

Hispanic Population

929 people

1.92% of the people in Boyd County, KY are hispanic (929 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Boyd County, KY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

Mexico
29,505 ± 4,203 people
Cuba
14,201 ± 2,921 people
India
12,469 ± 2,738 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 29,505 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 14,201 and India with 12,469.

Foreign-Born Population

1.33%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

643 people

1.15%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

546 people

As of 2021, 1.33% of Boyd County, KY residents (643 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Boyd County, KY was 1.15%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Boyd County, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,181 ± 195
Gulf War (1990s)
604 ± 197
Gulf War (2001-)
597 ± 186

Boyd County, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.96 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Boyd County, KY employs 18.6k people. The largest industries in Boyd County, KY are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,916 people), Retail Trade (2,546 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,684 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($106,029), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($105,570), and Utilities ($74,643).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,114. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

18.6k

2021 Value

± 1,049

2.29%

1 Year growth

± 7.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Boyd County, KY grew at a rate of 2.29%, from 18.2k employees to 18.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Boyd County, KY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,267 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,213 people), and Management Occupations (1,790 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Boyd County, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

18.6k

2021 Value

± 1,049

2.29%

1 Year growth

± 7.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Boyd County, KY grew at a rate of 2.29%, from 18.2k employees to 18.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Boyd County, KY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,916 people), Retail Trade (2,546 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,684 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Boyd County, KY, though some of these residents may live in Boyd County, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,292

Median earning men ± $3,294

$30,578

Median earning women ± $1,294

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($105,570), Manufacturing ($74,573), and Wholesale Trade ($72,188).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,950), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($45,278), and Public Administration ($37,423).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

807
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
329
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
307
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$489k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$482k
Manufacturing
$147k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $57.5B, followed by Electronics ($36.5B) and Machinery ($28.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kentucky products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$330B

2020 Value in Kentucky

$644B

Projected 2050 Value in Kentucky

95% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kentucky trade was $330B. This is expected to increase 95% to $644B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kentucky trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Most Common Trade Partners

Tennessee
$27.7B
California
$19B
Ohio
$17.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Tennessee with $27.7B, followed by California with $19B and Ohio and $17.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Boyd County, KY went to Donald J. Trump with 65.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.32%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.32%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Boyd County, KY went to Donald J. Trump with 65.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.32%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Boyd County, KY for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Boyd County, KY awarded 2,104 degrees. The student population of Boyd County, KY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 989 male students and 1,490 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Boyd County, KY are White (2,021 and 96.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (24 and 1.14%), Two or More Races (24 and 1.14%), and Asian (13 and 0.618%).

The largest universities in Boyd County, KY by number of degrees awarded are Ashland Community and Technical College (2,094 and 99.5%) and Tri-State Barber College (10 and 0.475%).

The most popular majors in Boyd County, KY are Welding Technology (259 and 12.3%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (250 and 11.9%), and Medical Administrative Assistant (205 and 9.74%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,479 students enrolled in Boyd County, KY, 39.9% men and 60.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,313 records, of which 60.4% were women and 39.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
52 degree-majors awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
48 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
146 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Boyd County, KY was Registered Nursing with 52 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Boyd County, KY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Ashland Community and Technical College
2,094 degrees awarded
Tri-State Barber College
10 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ashland Community and Technical College with 2,094 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,167 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Boyd County, KY, which is 1.25 times more than the 937 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,021 degrees mean that there were 84.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 24 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,296) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($192) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,026) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.789% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.712% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.17M), Some college (777k), and Secondary Education (561k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Boyd County, KY was $112,000 in 2021, which is 0.457 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $110,000 to $112,000, a 1.82% increase. The homeownership rate in Boyd County, KY is 67.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Boyd County, KY have an average commute time of 22.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Boyd County, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Boyd County, KY is $53,077. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Boyd County, KY was Census Tract 312 with a value of $79,926, followed by Census Tract 306 and Census Tract 305, with respective values of $74,000 and $64,250.

In 2022, 12.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Boyd County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.87%.

Housing

Property

$112,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,280

$12,343

Median Property Taxes

±$799

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Boyd County, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Boyd County, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.5%

Homeownership

2021

64.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.5% of the housing units in Boyd County, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Boyd County, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 312
Census Tract 306
Census Tract 305

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Boyd County, KY was Census Tract 312 with a value of $79,926, followed by Census Tract 306 and Census Tract 305, with respective values of $74,000 and $64,250.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Boyd County, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,077

Median Household Income

± $2,417

18.3k

Number of Households

± 978

In 2021, the median household income of the 18.3k households in Boyd County, KY grew to $53,077 from the previous year's value of $51,019.

The following chart displays the households in Boyd County, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Boyd County, KY is from Kentucky.

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2021, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.236% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84.9%)
Carpooled (9.88%)
Worked At Home (3.19%)

In 2021, 84.9% of workers in Boyd County, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.88%) and those who worked at home (3.19%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Boyd County, KY have a shorter commute time (22.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.7% of the workforce in Boyd County, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Boyd County, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Boyd County, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Boyd County, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Boyd County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.87%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

17.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Boyd County, KY (8.22k out of 46.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Boyd County, KY is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 21.9% of the children was living in poverty in Boyd County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 150 in Boyd County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 87.4 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.2% of the population of Boyd County, KY has health coverage, with 37.8% on employee plans, 26.5% on Medicaid, 16.4% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.77% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Boyd County, KY see 916 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.98% decrease from the previous year (964 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1410 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 128 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

916 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Boyd County, KY

Primary care physicians in Boyd County, KY see an average of 916 patients per year. This represents a 4.98% decrease from the previous year (964 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Boyd County, KY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.75%

Uninsured

37.8%

Employer Coverage

26.5%

Medicaid

16.4%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.77%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Boyd County, KY grew by 8.27% from 5.31% to 5.75%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Boyd County, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 24.8 in Boyd County, KY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Boyd County, KY.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 42.5% in Boyd County, KY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Boyd County, KY.

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