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Boyden, IA
City in Sioux County, Iowa.
Population
757
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,107
ZIP codes
0
Boyden and its ZIP codes
Boyden at a glance
- Boyden is about 19 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $88,125 a year, 17% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $177,700 (15% below Iowa) and median rent is $756 a month.
Local data for Boyden, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Boyden, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,125
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$177,700
Median rent
$756/mo
Homeownership
88.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.6%
Median age
35.1
Average commute
15.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dutch Americans (289), German Americans (256), Mexican Americans (91).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sioux County. PPP loans are for Boyden.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,985
23,005 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,752
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$201M
FY 2026, $5,600 per person
How people get to work
Boyden, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 15.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Boyden, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
958
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
151
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 5°F
31.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Boyden, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Boyden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MatlockCity | 5.3 mi | 0.4 |
| HullCity | 6.5 mi | 1.4 |
| SheldonCity | 8.3 mi | 4.8 |
| HospersCity | 9.5 mi | 0.5 |
| GeorgeCity | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| Sioux CenterCity | 11 mi | 6.4 |
| Orange CityCity | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| DoonCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| AshtonCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| AltonCity | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| Rock ValleyCity | 14 mi | 4.5 |
| ArcherCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| GranvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| SanbornCity | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| MauriceCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Rock RapidsCity | 18 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Boyden, IA in?
- Boyden is in Sioux County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Boyden, IA?
- About 757 people live in Boyden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Boyden?
- Nearby places include Matlock (5.3 mi), Hull (6.5 mi), Sheldon (8.3 mi), Hospers (9.5 mi), George (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023