# Boyd

> city in Wise County, Texas

**Wikidata**: [Q974009](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q974009)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boyd,_Texas)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/boyd

## Summary
Boyd is a city located in Wise County, Texas, with a population of 1,416 as of the 2020 United States Census. Situated at coordinates 33.0781° N, 97.5658° W, it covers an area of approximately 10.61 square kilometers and has an elevation of 222 meters above sea level. The city is officially named "Boyd" and is classified as both a town and a city in the United States.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: Boyd is in Wise County, Texas, United States.
- **Population**: 1,416 (2020 census); 1,207 (2010 census); 1,350 (2010 estimate).
- **Area**: 10.611834–10.612934 km² (varies by source and date).
- **Elevation**: 222 meters above sea level.
- **Water Coverage**: 0% of the area (as of 2010).
- **Coordinates**: 33.0781° N, 97.5658° W.
- **Identifiers**: GNIS 1331154 (human settlement), 2411715 (administrative entity); GeoNames 4675929; FIPS 48-09748.
- **Income**: Per capita income of $27,758 (2016–2020 American Community Survey).
- **Households**: 442 (2016–2020 American Community Survey).
- **Postal Code**: 76023.
- **Dialing Code**: 940.
- **UN/LOCODE**: USB2Y.
- **Classifications**: Town in the United States, human settlement, city.
- **Aliases**: Boyd, TX.
- **Distinct From**: Boyd (disambiguation unspecified).

## FAQs
- **What is the population of Boyd?** As of 2020, the population is 1,416, down from 1,207 in 2010.  
- **Where is Boyd located?** In Wise County, Texas, at coordinates 33.0781° N, 97.5658° W.  
- **What are Boyd’s key geographic features?** It spans ~10.61 km² with 0% water coverage and an elevation of 222 meters.  
- **How is Boyd classified administratively?** As a town, city, and human settlement in the U.S.  
- **What identifiers does Boyd have?** GNIS 1331154, GeoNames 4675929, FIPS 48-09748, and UN/LOCODE USB2Y.  
- **What economic data is available for Boyd?** Per capita income of $27,758 (2016–2020) and 442 households (2020).  

## Why It Matters
Boyd represents a small but distinct municipal entity in Wise County, Texas, contributing to regional demographics and local governance. Its census data and geographic specifications provide insight into rural Texas communities. The city’s inclusion in national surveys (e.g., American Community Survey) underscores its role in broader socioeconomic analyses, despite its modest size.

## Notable For
- **Zero Water Coverage**: Unusual 0% water area for a U.S. municipality.  
- **Dual Classification**: Designated as both a "town" and "city" in official sources.  
- **Specific Identifiers**: Unique FIPS code (48-09748) and GNIS feature IDs.  
- **Income Benchmark**: Documented per capita income of $27,758 (2016–2020).  
- **Disambiguation**: Explicitly differentiated from other entities named "Boyd."  

## Body

### Geography and Location
Boyd is situated in Wise County, Texas, at coordinates 33.0781° N, 97.5658° W. The city spans 10.611834–10.612934 km², with minor variations in area measurement between sources (2010 vs. general). Notably, 0% of its area is water-covered (as of 2010). Its elevation is 222 meters above sea level.

### Demographics
- **Population**: 1,416 (2020 census), reflecting a slight increase from 1,207 in 2010.  
- **Households**: 442 households reported in the 2016–2020 American Community Survey.  
- **Income**: Per capita income averaged $27,758 between 2016–2020, based on survey methodology.  

### Governance and Administration
Boyd is classified as a town and city in the United States, with administrative identifiers including FIPS code 48-09748 and GNIS feature IDs 1331154 (human settlement) and 2411715 (administrative entity). It is governed under Wise County, Texas.

### Economy
Economic data highlights a per capita income of $27,758 (2016–2020) and 442 households, contextualizing Boyd within broader American Community Survey analyses.

### Infrastructure
The city has the postal code 76023 and uses the local dialing code 940. Geographic and logistical identifiers include UN/LOCODE USB2Y and OpenStreetMap relation ID 6571613.

### Identifiers and Classifications
Boyd is recognized by numerous international and national databases, including GeoNames (4675929), OpenWeatherMap (city ID 4675929), and the Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana (ID boyd-0). It is categorized under Wikidata as a "city in Wise County, Texas" and maintains a subreddit (r/boyd).

### Cultural and Historical Context
While specific historical details are limited, Boyd’s inclusion in the Handbook of Texas (ID hlb46) and its distinct Wikipedia categories (e.g., "People from Boyd, Texas") suggest a documented, if modest, role in regional history.

### Related Entities and Distinctions
Boyd is explicitly differentiated from other entities named "Boyd" (via "different_from" property) and is linked to categories such as "Category:People from Boyd, Texas." Its unique identifiers and geographic isolation distinguish it from similarly named locales.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. [Geographic Names Information System](http://geonames.usgs.gov/docs/federalcodes/NationalFedCodes_20160801.zip)
3. 2010 U.S. Gazetteer Files
4. [2010 United States Census](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0100000US%241600000&y=2010&d=DEC%20Redistricting%20Data%20%28PL%2094-171%29)
5. [2020 United States Census](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?t=Populations%20and%20People&g=0100000US,%241600000&y=2020)
6. [2016–2020 American Community Survey](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?d=ACS%205-Year%20Estimates%20Detailed%20Tables)
7. GeoNames
8. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/us.htm)
9. 2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files
10. FactGrid
11. [2016–2020 American Community Survey](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?t=Income%20and%20Poverty&g=0100000US,%241600000&tid=ACSST5Y2020.S1902)