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Boyd, TX
Town in Wise County, Texas.
Population
1,351
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
330
ZIP codes
0
Boyd and its ZIP codes
Boyd at a glance
- Boyd is about 2.9 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,958, 12% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $264,900 (7% below Texas) and median rent is $898 a month.
Local data for Boyd, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Boyd, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,958
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$264,900
Median rent
$898/mo
Homeownership
76.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.9%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
32.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (342), Irish Americans (166), German Americans (93).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wise County. PPP loans are for Boyd.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,064
21,814 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$451M
FY 2026, $6,564 per person
How people get to work
Boyd, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.5%
- Carpooled19.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 32.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Boyd, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
940
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
156
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 33°F
38.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Boyd, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
Cities near Boyd
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AuroraCity | 3.5 mi | 3.7 |
| New FairviewCity | 5.6 mi | 18.9 |
| RhomeCity | 6.4 mi | 4.6 |
| BriarCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 20.3 |
| NewarkCity | 7.3 mi | 0.9 |
| ParadiseCity | 8.5 mi | 2.1 |
| Pecan AcresCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 18.9 |
| RenoCity | 9.1 mi | 13.2 |
| DecaturCity | 9.8 mi | 9.3 |
| SpringtownCity | 11 mi | 3 |
| Pelican BayCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| SanctuaryTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| AzleCity | 12 mi | 8.8 |
| BridgeportCity | 13 mi | 7.9 |
| JustinCity | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| CarterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Boyd, TX in?
- Boyd is in Wise County, Texas.
- What is the population of Boyd, TX?
- About 1,351 people live in Boyd, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Boyd?
- Nearby places include Aurora (3.5 mi), New Fairview (5.6 mi), Rhome (6.4 mi), Briar (7 mi), Newark (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023