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Boone

Colorado · 305 residents · 0.379 sq mi
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Boone has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,938. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
305
−6%since 2000
from 323 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
805 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 852 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
−4%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2212572933283641990201020202024Boone
2024262
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,938
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,851
+66%since 2000
from $18,628 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food8.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$500
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
23.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(170)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino40%(122)
Asian1.3%(4)
Other2%(6)
Diversity Score65.7%(200)
Diversity Score
66
+19%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+7%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 48.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−69.4 ptssince 2013
from 74.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boone, Colorado?

Boone, Colorado has about 305 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boone, Colorado?

The typical household in Boone, Colorado earns about $60,938 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 $500 a month.

How educated are people in Boone, Colorado?

About 6.6% 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 18.8% 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 33 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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