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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Boonville

North Carolina · 1,138 residents · 1.199 sq mi
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Boonville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,019. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $93,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,138
+13%since 1990
from 1,009 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
949 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 842 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.8
+7%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9511K1K1K2K1990201020202024Boonville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,019
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,455 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,101
+35%since 1990
from $11,948 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$364
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
28.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+37%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(955)
Black5.1%(51)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score12.7%(128)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,071)
Black4.5%(51)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score12.3%(139)
Diversity Score
12
−4%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.0%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
−16%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boonville, North Carolina?

Boonville, North Carolina has about 1,138 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Boonville, North Carolina earns about $32,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boonville, North Carolina expensive?

In Boonville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $93,600, and the typical rent is about $364 a month.

How educated are people in Boonville, North Carolina?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Boonville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boonville, North Carolina?

About 13.0% of people in Boonville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boonville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Boonville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 129 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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