Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Boyd, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

566

Median Agei

39.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97%549

Black

2.1%12

Two or More

0.9%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%12

High School Diploma

34.2%137

Some College (<1 yr)

18%72

Some College (1+ yr)

8.2%33

Associate's Degree

14.8%59

Bachelor's Degree

8.8%35

Master's Degree

2.5%10

HS or Higher

89.5%

BA or Higher

11.2%

Graduate+

2.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$140,000

Median Renti

$895

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.7%196

Renter-Occupied

19.3%47

Total Units

243

Homeownership

80.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%5

$50K–$100K

16.3%32

$100K–$150K

37.2%73

$150K–$200K

26.5%52

$200K–$300K

15.3%30

$300K–$500K

2%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%2

2010–2019

2.5%6

2000–2009

3.7%9

1990–1999

1.6%4

1980–1989

1.2%3

1970–1979

26.3%64

1960–1969

7%17

1950–1959

10.7%26

1940–1949

17.7%43

1939 or earlier

28.4%69

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.4%210

Electricity

4.9%12

Other

3.3%8

Fuel Oil

2.9%7

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%4

Wood

0.8%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,321

Mean Household Incomei

$74,936

Per Capita Incomei

$31,965

Poverty Ratei

15.7%

Unemploymenti

0.7%

Labor Forcei

294

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%8

$10K–$15K

3.3%8

$15K–$20K

2.5%6

$20K–$25K

6.6%16

$25K–$30K

2.9%7

$30K–$35K

9.1%22

$35K–$40K

3.7%9

$40K–$45K

4.1%10

$45K–$50K

2.9%7

$50K–$60K

9.1%22

$60K–$75K

10.7%26

$75K–$100K

18.5%45

$100K–$125K

7%17

$125K–$150K

7.8%19

$150K–$200K

6.2%15

$200K+

2.5%6

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$339/mo

Programs in this community

Project Based Section 814 homes95% occupied$339/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $62,321/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

100%

Who Receives This Housing

62% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

56% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

54% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

67(14.8% of civilian adults)