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Boyce, LA
Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
Population
1,037
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,049
ZIP codes
0
Boyce and its ZIP codes
Boyce at a glance
- Boyce is about 19 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $37,895 a year, 38% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,000 (60% below Louisiana) and median rent is $620 a month.
Local data for Boyce, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Boyce, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,895
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$86,000
Median rent
$620/mo
Homeownership
49.4%
Bachelor's or higher
6.7%
Median age
26.7
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Arab Americans (46), Scottish Americans (17), Irish Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rapides Parish. PPP loans are for Boyce.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,620
56,850 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,789
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$950M
FY 2026, $7,307 per person
How people get to work
Boyce, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.9%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Boyce, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
524
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,688
5.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 39°F
60.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Boyce, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.1%
U.S. 33.3% +13.8 pts
Diabetes
20.6%
U.S. 12.1% +8.5 pts
Smoking
22.4%
U.S. 12.8% +9.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Boyce
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rock HillCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 3.9 |
| ColfaxTown | 8.9 mi | 1.5 |
| ProspectCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| CreolaVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| AlexandriaCity | 14 mi | 28.5 |
| PollockTown | 15 mi | 7.8 |
| BallTown | 15 mi | 8 |
| Dry ProngVillage | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| PinevilleCity | 17 mi | 12.6 |
| WoodworthTown | 19 mi | 8.9 |
| SimpsonVillage | 22 mi | 8.1 |
| MontgomeryTown | 23 mi | 2.1 |
| Forest HillVillage | 25 mi | 3.8 |
| LecompteTown | 27 mi | 1.1 |
| McNaryVillage | 28 mi | 1.8 |
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Boyce, LA in?
- Boyce is in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Boyce, LA?
- About 1,037 people live in Boyce, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Boyce?
- Nearby places include Rock Hill (6.8 mi), Colfax (8.9 mi), Prospect (11 mi), Creola (11 mi), Alexandria (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023