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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Boone County

Nebraska · 6,259 residents · 686.53 sq mi
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Boone County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,444. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $58,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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

Total population
6,259
−6%since 1990
from 6,667 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 10 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.9
+10%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Boone County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,444
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,653 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,831
+57%since 1990
from $10,062 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.4%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,700
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$310
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $226 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.1%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.1% in 1990
24.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+33%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(6,642)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(104)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(6,181)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(56)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score2.4%(152)
Diversity Score
2
+55%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.4%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
−63%since 1990
from 34.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Boone County to nearby counties

BOONE COUNTY VS
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Income$65,179+107%
Home value$132,000+125%
Population3,290−39%
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BOONE COUNTY VS
Greeley County
Income$63,929+103%
Home value$120,000+104%
Population2,154−60%
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BOONE COUNTY VS
Wheeler County
Income$70,250+123%
Home value$146,500+150%
Population789−85%
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BOONE COUNTY VS
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Income$63,128+101%
Home value$208,500+255%
Population36,106+574%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boone County, Nebraska?

Boone County, Nebraska has about 6,259 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Boone County, Nebraska earns about $31,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boone County, Nebraska expensive?

In Boone County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $58,700, and the typical rent is about $310 a month.

How educated are people in Boone County, Nebraska?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Boone County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boone County, Nebraska?

About 10.4% of people in Boone County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boone County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Boone County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 408 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9602
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 68620ZIP 68660ZIP 68627ZIP 68652ZIP 68655
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