Boyd County, Kentucky Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Boyd County, Kentucky
Boyd County, Kentucky Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
47,911
Median Age
42.3
Male Median
40.6
Female Median
44.4
Boyd County, Kentucky Population Growth

Boyd County, Kentucky Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -2.9%%.
-2.9%% Growth
Boyd County, Kentucky Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Boyd County, Kentucky Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.3 | 47,911 |
| 2023 | 42.4 | 48,043 |
| 2022 | 42.1 | 48,242 |
| 2021 | 41.9 | 48,447 |
| 2020 | 42.1 | 47,361 |
| 2019 | 42.3 | 47,682 |
| 2018 | 41.9 | 48,091 |
| 2017 | 41.9 | 48,486 |
| 2016 | 41.8 | 48,716 |
| 2015 | 41.9 | 48,917 |
| 2014 | 41.8 | 49,242 |
| 2013 | 41.5 | 49,314 |
| 2012 | 41.6 | 49,358 |
| 2011 | 41.7 | 49,368 |
| 2010 | 41.4 | 49,330 |
Boyd County, Kentucky Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.1% |
| 5–17 | 16.1% |
| 18–24 | 7.3% |
| 25–34 | 11.7% |
| 35–54 | 25.7% |
| 55–64 | 13.6% |
| 65+ | 20.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Boyd County, Kentucky
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 71.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 36.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 35.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Boyd County, Kentucky
The median age in Boyd County, Kentucky is 42.3 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Boyd County, Kentucky is 47,911.
In Boyd County, Kentucky, seniors (ages 65+) make up 20.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Boyd County, Kentucky has remained stable.