County · Kentucky
Boyle County, Kentucky
Boyle County, Kentucky. Boyle County had 31,632 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.3% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). It holds 3 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 21021.
Boyle County is one of the 2 counties of the Danville, KY micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
31,632
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 30,614 · ACS 2020-2024: 30,941
Median household income
$61,159
±$3,774 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$209,900
±$11,819 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$778
±$37 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Boyle County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 30,614 residents in Boyle County. The Census Bureau estimates 31,632 for July 1, 2025, up 3.3% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 30,941 over 180 square miles of land.
| Measure | Boyle County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 30,941 | 4,534,824 | +969 |
| Households | 12,045±221 | 1,814,469 | +1,022 |
| Average household size | 2.31±0.04 | 2.43 | −0.13 |
| Housing units | 13,010±59 | 2,023,116 | +520 |
Boyle County's population since 2000
From 27,697 in 2000 to 31,632 in 2025: up 14.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Boyle County?
Boyle County holds 3 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Danville with 17,736 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Danville | 17,234 | $52,646 |
|---|---|---|
| Junction City | 2,268 | $45,938 |
| Perryville | 782 | $62,552 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Boyle County?
The median resident of Boyle County is 39.5 years old; 20.9% are under 18 and 18.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 7.0%. 2.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Boyle County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5±0.7 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.9%±0.2 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.7%±0.3 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.7% | 5.0% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.7%±0.5 pts | 81.5% | −2.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.0%±0.6 pts | 7.6% | −0.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2%±0.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5%±0.8 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.4%±0.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9%±1.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 17.2%±1.5 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.3%±1.4 pts | 6.0% | +1.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.6%±1.1 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.2%±2.1 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.6%±1.5 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0%±1.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Boyle County earn?
Half of Boyle County's 12,045 households earn less than $61,159 a year (±$3,774), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $57,082 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Boyle County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,159±$3,774 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,053±$4,882 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,524±$1,645 | $35,821 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.6%±2.0 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.5%±4.2 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.9%±2.3 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.7%±2.5 pts | 88.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Boyle County?
Owners occupy 68.0% of Boyle County's occupied homes and renters 32.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $209,900 by its owner (±$11,819). The median renter pays $778 a month including utilities, and 41.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Boyle County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $209,900±$11,819 | $205,600 | +$29,726 |
| Median gross rent | $778±$37 | $967 | −$117 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.1%±7.4 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,346±$80 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.0%±2.6 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,010±59 | 2,023,116 | +520 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9%±2.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.0%±2.9 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.6%±1.5 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.3%±1.9 pts | 9.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Boyle County building?
Builders took permits for 94 new housing units across Boyle County in 2025 (92 single-family), 3.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Boyle County get to work?
77.7% of Boyle County's workers drive alone and 10.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | Boyle County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.7%±1.9 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8%±1.8 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.7%±2.8 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4%±2.4 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 4.1%±1.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.0%±1.9 pts | 10.2% | +5.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.3 min±1.5 | 24.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Boyle County's census tracts?
Boyle County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $39,352 (Tract 9303) to $73,029 (Tract 9302).
| Tract 930121021930100 | 6,550±575 | $66,406 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 930221021930200 | 4,411±514 | $73,029 |
| Tract 930321021930300 | 3,439±322 | $39,352 |
| Tract 930421021930400 | 4,130±414 | $43,311 |
| Tract 930521021930500 | 3,412±450 | $71,638 |
| Tract 930621021930600 | 4,091±448 | $64,925 |
| Tract 930721021930700 | 4,908±445 | $53,625 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Boyle County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 33rd of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 39th of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 17th of 120 |
| Median household income | 42nd of 120 |
| Median home value | 21st of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 57th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 79th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17th of 120 |
| Median age | 93rd of 120 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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