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Boyd, WI
Village in Chippewa County, Wisconsin.
Population
566
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
305
ZIP codes
0
Boyd and its ZIP codes
Boyd at a glance
- Boyd is about 2.8 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,321 a year, 20% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,000 (47% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $895 a month.
Local data for Boyd, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Boyd, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,321
Poverty rate
15.8%
Median home value
$140,000
Median rent
$895/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
11.3%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
32.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (297), Polish Americans (62), Irish Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chippewa County. PPP loans are for Boyd.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,235
27,224 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,758
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$458M
FY 2026, $6,913 per person
How people get to work
Boyd, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 32.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Boyd, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
440
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
85
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 3°F
32.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Boyd, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.9%
U.S. 33.3% +10.6 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Boyd
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StanleyCity | 4.7 mi | 4.3 |
| CadottVillage | 5.5 mi | 3.4 |
| ThorpCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Jim FallsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Lake WissotaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| CornellCity | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| Chippewa FallsCity | 17 mi | 11.4 |
| LublinVillage | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| Fall CreekVillage | 18 mi | 2 |
| GilmanVillage | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| HolcombeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| Lake HallieVillage | 19 mi | 14.2 |
| AugustaCity | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| SeymourCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.3 |
| WitheeVillage | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| AltoonaCity | 23 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Boyd, WI in?
- Boyd is in Chippewa County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Boyd, WI?
- About 566 people live in Boyd, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Boyd?
- Nearby places include Stanley (4.7 mi), Cadott (5.5 mi), Thorp (12 mi), Jim Falls (13 mi), Lake Wissota (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023