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Boonville

Missouri · 8,319 residents · 8.281 sq mi
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Boonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $103,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,319
+1%since 2000
from 8,202 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,005 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 990 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
+16%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Boonville
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,625
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,440 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,025
+15%since 2000
from $14,854 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$551
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−22.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
38.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+27%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(6,525)
Black16.7%(1,371)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(101)
Asian0.4%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.7%(3,175)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(6,801)
Black13.3%(1,104)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(158)
Asian0.6%(47)
Other5.5%(455)
Diversity Score43.7%(3,636)
Diversity Score
44
+13%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.1%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
43.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boonville, Missouri?

Boonville, Missouri has about 8,319 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boonville, Missouri?

The typical household in Boonville, Missouri earns about $36,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boonville, Missouri expensive?

In Boonville, Missouri, the median home is worth about $103,100, and the typical rent is about $551 a month.

How educated are people in Boonville, Missouri?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Boonville, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boonville, Missouri?

About 16.5% of people in Boonville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boonville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Boonville, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,224 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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