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Boone County

Iowa · 26,715 residents · 570.461 sq mi
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Boone County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,442. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $141,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
26,715
+2%since 2000
from 26,224 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+8%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K25K26K26K27K1990201020202024Boone County
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,442
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,763 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,016
+71%since 2000
from $19,943 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$747
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
22.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+11%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(25,729)
Black0.3%(79)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(218)
Asian0.2%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(881)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(24,720)
Black1.1%(289)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(709)
Asian0.4%(100)
Other1.7%(443)
Diversity Score14.1%(3,765)
Segregation Score21.6%(5,763)
Diversity Score
14
+319%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.5%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boone County, Iowa?

Boone County, Iowa has about 26,715 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Boone County, Iowa earns about $67,442 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 $141,000, and the typical rent is about $747 a month.

How educated are people in Boone County, Iowa?

About 25.4% 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 7.2% 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 1,529 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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