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Boonville

North Carolina · 1,222 residents · 1.199 sq mi
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Boonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,528. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $114,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
1,222
+7%since 2000
from 1,138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,019 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 949 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+9%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9511K1K1K2K1990201020202024Boonville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,528
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,019 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,106
+12%since 2000
from $16,101 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$478
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.3%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+7%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,071)
Black4.5%(51)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(139)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,104)
Black3.5%(43)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(64)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1%(12)
Diversity Score22.9%(280)
Diversity Score
23
+87%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+74%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.7%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boonville, North Carolina?

Boonville, North Carolina has about 1,222 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Boonville, North Carolina earns about $36,528 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 $114,100, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in Boonville, North Carolina?

About 12.5% 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 10.8% 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 213 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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