Boone County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21015 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 139,841 | — | #478 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $99,414 | +32.3% | #176 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.7 years | -3.1% | #2,636 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $277,300 | -1.6% | #744 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,373 | +18.1% | #337 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% | -50.0% | #138 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Boone County has a population of 139,841, making it the #478 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Boone County is $99,414, ranking #176 out of 3,222 counties — 32.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.3% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Boone County is $277,300 (-1.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,373/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.3%.
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94.9% of residents in Boone County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.
About Boone County, Kentucky
Boone County, Kentucky has a total population of 139,841, making it the 478th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Boone County is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Boone County is $99,414, which ranks #176 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Boone County is $277,300, 1.6% below the national median. Renters in Boone County pay a median gross rent of $1,373 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Boone County, 35.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.1 min.
Boone County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.4%).
All data for Boone County, Kentucky 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.