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Boone County

Arkansas · 36,903 residents · 589.723 sq mi
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Boone County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,977. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $105,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
36,903
+9%since 2000
from 33,948 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
63 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+6%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K30K33K36K39K1990201020202024Boone County
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,977
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,988 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,507
+27%since 2000
from $16,175 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$532
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.3%
−31.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+16%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(32,907)
Black0.1%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(360)
Asian0.3%(107)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(1,270)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(35,139)
Black0.2%(64)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(674)
Asian0.4%(153)
Other2.1%(770)
Diversity Score10.9%(4,034)
Diversity Score
11
+192%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+46%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.3%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boone County, Arkansas?

Boone County, Arkansas has about 36,903 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boone County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Boone County, Arkansas earns about $36,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boone County, Arkansas expensive?

In Boone County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $105,700, and the typical rent is about $532 a month.

How educated are people in Boone County, Arkansas?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Boone County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boone County, Arkansas?

About 16.0% of people in Boone County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boone County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Boone County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,606 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 7901Census Tract 7902Census Tract 7903Census Tract 7904Census Tract 7906Census Tract 7905.01Census Tract 7905.02
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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