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
51th
Median Household Income $83,531 +11.2% #466 / 3,222
86th
Median Age 42.4 years +9.0% #1,365 / 3,222
58th
Median Home Value $212,400 -24.7% #1,275 / 3,222
60th
Median Gross Rent $845 -27.3% #1,788 / 3,222
44th
Poverty Rate 6.2% -51.1% #120 / 3,222
96th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.5%
Native Born
1.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$83,531 +11.2% vs nat'l
Rank #466 of 3,222
86th percentile
Per Capita Income
$42,125 +2.1% vs nat'l
Rank #624 of 3,222
81th percentile
Poverty Rate
6.2% −51.1% vs nat'l
Rank #120 of 3,222
96th percentile
Unemployment Rate
1.5% −71.6% vs nat'l
Rank #168 of 3,222
95th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.5% −15.4% vs nat'l
Rank #883 of 3,222
73th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.8 min −10.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,986 of 3,222
38th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$212,400 −24.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,275 of 3,222
60th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$845 −27.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,788 of 3,222
44th percentile
Homeownership Rate
80.0% +24.2% vs nat'l
Rank #642 of 3,222
80th percentile
80.0% Homeownership

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Health

96.7% of residents in Boone County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.4% above the national rate.

96.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.7% +5.4% vs nat'l
Rank #129 of 3,222
96th percentile

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.