Boone County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29019 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 188,043 | — | #367 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,758 | -3.2% | #990 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.7 years | -15.9% | #3,093 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $272,800 | -3.2% | #767 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,088 | -6.4% | #751 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% | +31.6% | #2,234 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Boone County has a population of 188,043, making it the #367 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.7 years, which is 15.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Boone County is $72,758, ranking #990 out of 3,222 counties — 3.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.6% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Boone County is $272,800 (-3.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,088/mo and the homeownership rate is 57.7%.
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94.1% of residents in Boone County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.
About Boone County, Missouri
Boone County, Missouri has a total population of 188,043, making it the 367th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Boone County is 32.7 years, which is 15.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Boone County is $72,758, which ranks #990 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Boone County is $272,800, 3.2% below the national median. Renters in Boone County pay a median gross rent of $1,088 per month. The homeownership rate is 57.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Boone County, 51.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.7 min.
Boone County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (9.5%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (4.8%).
All data for Boone County, Missouri 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.