Boyce, LA

Boyce, Louisiana

Boyce, Louisiana, in Rapides county, is 83 miles SW of Monroe, Louisiana (center to center) and 183 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town is in the Alexandria area. There are 1,190 residents in Boyce.

The People and Families of Boyce

In Boyce, about 38% of adults are married. The faces of Boyce are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the town. People in Boyce are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Boyce had a median family income of $20,000.

Political Inclinations

Boyce folks tended to give their money ($3,550) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Boyce Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Boyce that were owner-occupied was 62%.

Commuting

In Boyce, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Boyce strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 2%

Comparative Profile of Boyce, LA

Comparing Boyce to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Boyce Almanac

Boyce Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Boyce Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Boyce, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Boyce High Schools (2004)

NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
8830 HIGHWAY 1 NORTH
318-793-8021
A Title I school.
Serves 751 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Boyce Colleges

(List of All Louisiana Colleges)

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