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Boone

Colorado · 305 residents (2025 est.) · 0.379 sq mi
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Boone has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,793. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 61 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 57.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
262
−19%since 2000
from 323 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
691 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 852 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.5
+33%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:305 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2212572933283641990201020202024Boone
2024262
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,793
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,994
+99%since 2000
from $18,628 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.5%
+40.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
−28%since 2010
from 0.473 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,250
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
17.8% rent
Vacancy rate
31.4%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.0%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(214)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino31.6%(102)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.1%(178)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(147)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino43.9%(115)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.6%(161)
Diversity Score
62
+12%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+16%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
29.9%
−19.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2012
from 19.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−66.5 ptssince 2013
from 74.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.8%
+17.8 ptssince 2017
from 65.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2016
from 90.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2016
from 7.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boone, Colorado?

Boone, Colorado has about 262 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boone, Colorado?

The typical household in Boone, Colorado earns about $77,793 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boone, Colorado expensive?

In Boone, Colorado, the typical rent is about $1,250 a month.

How educated are people in Boone, Colorado?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Boone, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boone, Colorado?

About 18.7% of people in Boone, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boone, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Boone, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 76 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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