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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Boone County

West Virginia · 25,535 residents · 502.37 sq mi
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Boone County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,669. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,100. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

25,535
−1%since 1990
from 25,870 in 1990
1990 – 2025
51 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 51 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+12%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
21K22K23K25K26K1990201020202024Boone County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$25,669
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,073 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,453
+57%since 1990
from $9,189 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.0%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 27.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$353
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286 in 1990
US average: $602
78.9%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
21.1% rent
2.0
−16%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(25,564)
Black0.9%(236)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(59)
Asian0.1%(37)
Diversity Score3.5%(901)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(25,064)
Black0.6%(164)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(117)
Asian0.1%(18)
Diversity Score2.9%(746)
3
−16%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.0%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 54.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.9 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 24.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boone County, West Virginia?

Boone County, West Virginia has about 25,535 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Boone County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Boone County, West Virginia earns about $25,669 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boone County, West Virginia expensive?

In Boone County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $52,100, and the typical rent is about $353 a month.

How educated are people in Boone County, West Virginia?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Boone County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boone County, West Virginia?

About 22.0% of people in Boone County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boone County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Boone County, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 335 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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