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Boonville

New York · 1,986 residents (2025 est.) · 1.729 sq mi
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Boonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,316. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $177,700. Households here earn about 40% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,880
−12%since 2000
from 2,138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,087 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,237 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
+2%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,986 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Boonville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,316
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,013 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,703
+112%since 2000
from $16,870 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
+11%since 2010
from 0.439 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,700
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$589
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
46.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+51%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(2,123)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,778)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(87)
Diversity Score12.9%(243)
Diversity Score
13
+1739%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+14%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.2%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2012
from 20.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2017
from 74.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boonville, New York?

Boonville, New York has about 1,880 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boonville, New York?

The typical household in Boonville, New York earns about $51,316 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boonville, New York expensive?

In Boonville, New York, the median home is worth about $177,700, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Boonville, New York?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Boonville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boonville, New York?

About 18.1% of people in Boonville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boonville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Boonville, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 340 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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