Boyd County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 49,752 people, with a population density of about 310.95 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 160.00 square miles (414.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Catlettsburg, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Ashland.
Geographically, Boyd County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Cannonsburg 600 ft and its lowest point at Summit 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-5.