CITY · 1990 CENSUS
Boone
Iowa · 12,392 residents · 9.141 sq mi
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The short version
Boone has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,296. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $38,300.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
202412K
Section 02
Income & economy
$24,296
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,179 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Section 03
Housing
$38,300
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(12,542)
Black0.3%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(112)
Asian0.2%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(434)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(12,283)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(13)
Asian0.7%(88)
Other0.1%(11)
Diversity Score2.4%(302)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
82.7%
−6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
No data for the years selected.
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Boone, Iowa?
Boone, Iowa has about 12,392 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Boone, Iowa?
The typical household in Boone, Iowa earns about $24,296 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Boone, Iowa expensive?
In Boone, Iowa, the median home is worth about $38,300, and the typical rent is about $294 a month.
How educated are people in Boone, Iowa?
About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Boone, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Boone, Iowa?
About 10.7% of people in Boone, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.
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