Boone County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,356 | — | #2,865 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,947 | -0.3% | #844 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.6 years | +9.5% | #1,322 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $173,700 | -38.4% | #1,726 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $850 | -26.9% | #1,746 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% | -23.5% | #705 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Boone County has a population of 5,356, making it the #2,865 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Boone County is $74,947, ranking #844 out of 3,222 counties — 0.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.6% and unemployment stands at 1.2%.
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The median home value in Boone County is $173,700 (-38.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $850/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.9%.
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96.6% of residents in Boone County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.3% above the national rate.
About Boone County, Nebraska
Boone County, Nebraska has a total population of 5,356, making it the 2,865th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Boone County is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Boone County is $74,947, which ranks #844 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2%.
The median home value in Boone County is $173,700, 38.4% below the national median. Renters in Boone County pay a median gross rent of $850 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Boone County, 19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.1 min.
Boone County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.3%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
All data for Boone County, Nebraska 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.