Boone County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19015 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,668 | — | #1,591 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $83,531 | +11.2% | #466 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.4 years | +9.0% | #1,365 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $212,400 | -24.7% | #1,275 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $845 | -27.3% | #1,788 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% | -51.1% | #120 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Boone County has a population of 26,668, making it the #1,591 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Boone County is $83,531, ranking #466 out of 3,222 counties — 11.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.2% and unemployment stands at 1.5%.
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The median home value in Boone County is $212,400 (-24.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $845/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.0%.
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96.7% of residents in Boone County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.4% above the national rate.
About Boone County, Iowa
Boone County, Iowa has a total population of 26,668, making it the 1,591st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Boone County is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Boone County is $83,531, which ranks #466 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5%.
The median home value in Boone County is $212,400, 24.7% below the national median. Renters in Boone County pay a median gross rent of $845 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Boone County, 28.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.8 min.
Boone County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
All data for Boone County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.