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Booneville

Kentucky · 168 residents · 1.457 sq mi
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Booneville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,385. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
168
+51%since 2000
from 111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
115 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 76 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
−15%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
44971512042571990201020202024Booneville
2024187
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,385
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,711
+236%since 2000
from $8,252 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−48.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services8.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
54.0%
−24.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
46.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(156)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(3)
Diversity Score16%(27)
Diversity Score
16
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+28.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
−45%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
37.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.0%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Booneville, Kentucky?

Booneville, Kentucky has about 168 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Booneville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Booneville, Kentucky earns about $50,385 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Booneville, Kentucky?

About 31.8% 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 8.7% 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 71 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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