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Booneville

Kentucky · 154 residents (2025 est.) · 1.457 sq mi
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Booneville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,125. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $205,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 201%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
187
+68%since 2000
from 111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
128 / sq mi
+68%since 2000
from 76 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
−19%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:154 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
44971512042571990201020202024Booneville
2024187
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,396
+280%since 2000
from $8,252 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−40.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
−10%since 2010
from 0.527 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance21.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services20.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,800
+201%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+137%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.6%
−39.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
61.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.4%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.9%
−79.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+81%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
84
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(110)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(3)
Asian3.7%(7)
Other1.1%(2)
Diversity Score15.3%(29)
Diversity Score
15
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.7 min
−57%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.4%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−56.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% 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
15.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.3%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2012
from 36.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−91.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2017
from 90.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2016
from 89.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 7.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Booneville, Kentucky?

Booneville, Kentucky has about 187 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Booneville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Booneville, Kentucky earns about $48,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Booneville, Kentucky expensive?

In Booneville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $205,800, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Booneville, Kentucky?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Booneville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Booneville, Kentucky?

About 17.1% of people in Booneville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Booneville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Booneville, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 52 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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