Boone County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,026 | — | #1,822 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,093 | -24.0% | #2,321 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.3 years | +16.5% | #708 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $93,100 | -67.0% | #3,071 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $837 | -28.0% | #1,842 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.2% | +28.9% | #2,165 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Boone County has a population of 21,026, making it the #1,822 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.3 years, which is 16.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Boone County is $57,093, ranking #2,321 out of 3,222 counties — 24.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.2% and unemployment stands at 8.8%.
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The median home value in Boone County is $93,100 (-67.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $837/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.3%.
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95.4% of residents in Boone County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% above the national rate.
About Boone County, West Virginia
Boone County, West Virginia has a total population of 21,026, making it the 1,822nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Boone County is 45.3 years, which is 16.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Boone County is $57,093, which ranks #2,321 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8%.
The median home value in Boone County is $93,100, 67.0% below the national median. Renters in Boone County pay a median gross rent of $837 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Boone County, 11.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 65.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.3 min.
Boone County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 97.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (1.6%).
All data for Boone County, West Virginia 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.