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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Boone County

Iowa · 26,224 residents · 570.461 sq mi
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Boone County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,763. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $77,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

26,224
+4%since 1990
from 25,186 in 1990
1990 – 2025
46 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 44 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+5%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
25K25K26K26K27K1990201020202024Boone County
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,763
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,110 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,943
+66%since 1990
from $12,031 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.6%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$77,100
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$443
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $301 in 1990
US average: $602
75.8%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
24.2% rent
1.9
+23%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(25,006)
Black0.2%(41)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(76)
Asian0.5%(115)
Diversity Score2.5%(634)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(25,729)
Black0.3%(79)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(218)
Asian0.2%(57)
Diversity Score3.4%(881)
3
+34%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.8%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.0%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 80.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−37%since 1990
from 23.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boone County, Iowa?

Boone County, Iowa has about 26,224 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Boone County, Iowa earns about $40,763 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boone County, Iowa expensive?

In Boone County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $77,100, and the typical rent is about $443 a month.

How educated are people in Boone County, Iowa?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Boone County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boone County, Iowa?

About 7.6% of people in Boone County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boone County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Boone County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,038 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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