Boyce is a town located in Rapides Parish Louisiana. Boyce has a 2024 population of 865. Boyce is currently declining at a rate of -0.69% annually and its population has decreased by -2.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 889 in 2020.
The average household income in Boyce is $43,948 with a poverty rate of 27.49%. The median age in Boyce is 24.5 years: 22.4 years for males, and 25.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Boyce was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 905 | 68.35% |
| White | 419 | 31.65% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 408 | 3.25 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
| Married | 140 | 4.29 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Non Family | 139 | 1.19 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
| Female | 113 | 4.07 | 36.3 | 63.7 |
| Male | 16 | 6.13 | 31.3 | 68.8 |
4.24
Average Family Size
3.25
Average Household Size
44.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 90 | 14.29% |
| Associates Degree | 59 | 9.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 49 | 7.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 0.63% |
| High School Graduate | 243 | 38.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 3.81% |
| Some College | 161 | 25.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 453 | 354 | 22 |
| White | 177 | 162 | 31 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.53%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,139 | $0 | $45,139 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,339 | $46,563 | $20,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,920 | $19,148 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,436 | $31,563 | $30,179 |
| Some College | $30,517 | $0 | $30,948 |
$30,436
Average Earnings
$31,563
Average Male
$30,179
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.94% of Boyce residents speak only English, while 3.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 419 | 226 | 53.94% |
| Black | 905 | 138 | 15.25% |
27.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.18%
Male Poverty Rate
21.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Boyce is White, with 53.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Boyce is Black, with 15.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.75% |
| Some College | 18.18% |
| High School | 7.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 17.87% |
| Female Employed | 14.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,875 | $52,801 |
| Households | $31,184 | $43,948 |
| Married Families | $53,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,250 | $23,079 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.9%
Male Marriage Rate
32.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
40
Number of Veterans
40
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 16.26% |
| Black | 7 | 1.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
82.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
93.88%
Born in Boyce
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Boyce residents were born in the United States, with 93.88% having been born in Louisiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 835 | -6 | -0.71% |
| 2028 | 841 | -6 | -0.71% |
| 2027 | 847 | -6 | -0.7% |
| 2026 | 853 | -6 | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 859 | -6 | -0.69% |
| 2024 | 865 | -6 | -0.69% |
| 2023 | 871 | -4 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 875 | -9 | -1.02% |
| 2021 | 884 | -5 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 889 | -90 | -9.19% |
| 2019 | 979 | -7 | -0.71% |
| 2018 | 986 | -7 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 993 | -7 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 1,000 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1,000 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 1,002 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1,002 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 1,003 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 1,005 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 1,006 | 0 | 0% |