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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Boone

North Carolina · 13,472 residents · 6.383 sq mi
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Boone has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,541. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $133,200. At a median age of 21.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 21.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,472
+4%since 1990
from 12,915 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,111 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 2,023 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
21.4
−1%since 1990
from 21.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K14K16K19K21K1990201020202024Boone
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,541
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,109 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,256
+40%since 1990
from $8,725 in 1990
US average: $21,522
37.0%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 41.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$133,200
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $82,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$533
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $383 in 1990
US average: $602
29.5%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 34.1% in 1990
70.5% rent
6.5
+3%since 1990
from 6.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(12,169)
Black4.8%(615)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(114)
Asian0.7%(93)
Diversity Score15.7%(2,023)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(12,518)
Black3.4%(456)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(221)
Asian1.2%(160)
Diversity Score15%(2,018)
15
−4%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 43.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.3%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
23.3%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 20.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.4 min
−17%since 1990
from 11.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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, North Carolina?

Boone, North Carolina has about 13,472 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Boone, North Carolina?

The typical household in Boone, North Carolina earns about $20,541 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boone, North Carolina expensive?

In Boone, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $133,200, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Boone, North Carolina?

About 46.5% of adults age 25 and over in Boone, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boone, North Carolina?

About 37.0% of people in Boone, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boone, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Boone, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 557 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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