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Boonville

North Carolina · 1,185 residents · 1.199 sq mi
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Boonville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $136,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,185
+4%since 2000
from 1,138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
988 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 949 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+11%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9511K1K1K2K1990201020202024Boonville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,019 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,121
+75%since 2000
from $16,101 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$686
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
33.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(994)
Black4.2%(50)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(76)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.6%(7)
Diversity Score27.2%(323)
Diversity Score
27
+122%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boonville, North Carolina?

Boonville, North Carolina has about 1,185 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Boonville, North Carolina earns about $52,500 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 $136,600, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Boonville, North Carolina?

About 21.7% 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 8.9% 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 176 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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