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Boyd County, KY: growth, migration and housing
Boyd County has 47,751 residents, down 0.9% since 2020 (-0.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,143 households moved in and 1,078 moved out (+65 net), bringing in a net $6.6M of income. Median household income is $61,118, the median home $130,700 and median rent $849 a month.
In Kentucky: 87th of 120 counties for 5-year population growth · 55th of 120 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 44th of 120 counties for median household income · 76th of 120 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Boyd County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Greenup County, KY | 245 | $13.5M |
| Lawrence County, OH | 121 | $4.8M |
| Cabell County, WV | 86 | $3.5M |
| Carter County, KY | 73 | $2.9M |
| Wayne County, WV | 62 | $2.8M |
| Lawrence County, KY | 37 | $1.4M |
| Scioto County, OH | 29 | $0.8M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Boyd County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Greenup County, KY | 239 | $10.6M |
| Lawrence County, OH | 116 | $4.7M |
| Carter County, KY | 88 | $4.2M |
| Cabell County, WV | 55 | $2.1M |
| Wayne County, WV | 50 | $2.2M |
| Lawrence County, KY | 38 | $1.4M |
| Fayette County, KY | 34 | $1.3M |
| Scioto County, OH | 26 | $1.1M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.