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Boone County

Indiana · 70,812 residents · 422.882 sq mi
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Boone County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,444. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $245,200. Households here earn about 54% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% 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
70,812
+54%since 2000
from 46,107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
167 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 109 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+5%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K45K56K67K78K1990201020202024Boone County
202475K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,444
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,632 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,835
+102%since 2000
from $24,182 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,200
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,044
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $545 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+4%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(44,847)
Black0.3%(157)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(534)
Asian0.5%(210)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(2,238)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(61,135)
Black2%(1,426)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(2,775)
Asian3.4%(2,389)
Other2%(1,401)
Diversity Score26.8%(18,959)
Segregation Score26.5%(18,760)
Diversity Score
27
+452%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.8%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+68%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.0%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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BOONE COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boone County, Indiana?

Boone County, Indiana has about 70,812 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Boone County, Indiana earns about $89,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boone County, Indiana expensive?

In Boone County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $245,200, and the typical rent is about $1,044 a month.

How educated are people in Boone County, Indiana?

About 50.8% of adults age 25 and over in Boone County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boone County, Indiana?

About 6.6% of people in Boone County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boone County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Boone County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32,665 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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