Boone, IA

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Boone Overview

12,482
TOTAL POPULATION
6,225
MALE POPULATION
6,257
FEMALE POPULATION
99.49
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.51
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,737
PER CAPITA INCOME
$90,934
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$64,192
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
7,017
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
0.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Boone Zip Codes

Boone Area Codes

Race in Boone

The most populous races in Boone are White / Caucasian (11,574 | 92.7%), Two or more Races (526 | 4.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (459 | 3.7%).
Race in Boone
Race# Population% Population
Asian10.0%
Black / African American1661.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino4593.7%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian11,57492.7%
Two or more Races5264.2%
Some other Race2151.7%
Total12,482100.0%

Ancestry in Boone

The most populous ancestries reported in Boone are German (4,324 | 34.6%), Irish (1,591 | 12.8%), English (1,300 | 10.4%), Norwegian (1,297 | 10.4%), and American (548 | 4.4%), together accounting for 72.6% of all Boone residents.
Ancestry in Boone
Ancestry# Population% Population
American5484.4%
Arab100.1%
Austrian60.1%
British720.6%
Cherokee220.2%
Chippewa120.1%
Colombian130.1%
Czech1070.9%
Danish2121.7%
Dominican110.1%
Dutch3893.1%
Eastern European330.3%
English1,30010.4%
European890.7%
French2181.8%
French Canadian260.2%
German4,32434.6%
Hungarian150.1%
Indonesian10.0%
Irish1,59112.8%
Italian3432.8%
Lebanese100.1%
Mexican4273.4%
Northern European830.7%
Norwegian1,29710.4%
Pennsylvania German60.1%
Polish1411.1%
Puerto Rican70.1%
Romanian40.0%
Russian200.2%
Scandinavian1381.1%
Scotch-Irish1261.0%
Scottish2812.2%
Serbian70.1%
Slovak250.2%
South American130.1%
Swedish4383.5%
Swiss220.2%
Welsh710.6%
Yugoslavian60.1%
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Immigrants in Boone

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Boone came from Europe (40 | 0.3%), France (24 | 0.2%), Western Europe (24 | 0.2%), Central America (17 | 0.1%), and Latin America (17 | 0.1%), together accounting for 1.0% of all Boone residents.
Immigrants in Boone
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia10.0%
Central America170.1%
Eastern Europe70.1%
England90.1%
Europe400.3%
France240.2%
Latin America170.1%
Mexico170.1%
Northern Europe90.1%
Serbia70.1%
South Eastern Asia10.0%
Western Europe240.2%
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Sex and Age in Boone

Sex and Age in Boone

The most populous age groups in Boone are 30 to 34 Years (522 | 8.4%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (497 | 7.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Boone
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years388 (6.2%)372 (5.9%)
5 to 9 Years396 (6.4%)357 (5.7%)
10 to 14 Years276 (4.4%)296 (4.7%)
15 to 19 Years440 (7.1%)319 (5.1%)
20 to 24 Years517 (8.3%)419 (6.7%)
25 to 29 Years439 (7.0%)464 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Years522 (8.4%)497 (7.9%)
35 to 39 Years477 (7.7%)322 (5.1%)
40 to 44 Years404 (6.5%)426 (6.8%)
45 to 49 Years406 (6.5%)363 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years360 (5.8%)278 (4.4%)
55 to 59 Years364 (5.9%)476 (7.6%)
60 to 64 Years361 (5.8%)423 (6.8%)
65 to 69 Years344 (5.5%)390 (6.2%)
70 to 74 Years211 (3.4%)254 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years205 (3.3%)335 (5.3%)
80 to 84 Years65 (1.0%)132 (2.1%)
85 Years and over50 (0.8%)134 (2.1%)
Total6,225 (100.0%)6,257 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Boone

Median Family Size in Boone

The median family size in Boone is 3.04 persons per family, with single female/mother families (471 | 15.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.15 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (2,395 | 77.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.02 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Boone
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,395 (77.3%)3.02
Single Male/Father234 (7.5%)3.06
Single Female/Mother471 (15.2%)3.15
Total Families3,100 (100.0%)3.04

Median Household Size in Boone

The median household size in Boone is 2.38 persons per household, with single male/father households (234 | 4.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.5 persons per household. non-family households (2,035 | 39.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Boone
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,395 (46.6%)3.03
Single Male/Father234 (4.6%)3.50
Single Female/Mother471 (9.2%)3.29
Non-family2,035 (39.6%)1.28
Total Households5,135 (100.0%)2.38

Household Size by Marriage Status in Boone

Out of a total of 5,135 households in Boone, 3,100 (60.4%) are family households, while 2,035 (39.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,531, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,641.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Boone
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,641 (32.0%)
2-Person Households1,531 (29.8%)338 (6.6%)
3-Person Households635 (12.4%)35 (0.7%)
4-Person Households491 (9.6%)8 (0.2%)
5-Person Households398 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households31 (0.6%)13 (0.3%)
7+ Person Households14 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,100 (60.4%)2,035 (39.6%)

Female Fertility in Boone

Fertility by Age in Boone

Average fertility rate in Boone is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 93.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 83.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Boone
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years129 (83.8%)93.0
35 to 50 years25 (16.2%)22.0
Total154 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Boone

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Boone
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years129 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Boone

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Boone
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree79 (51.3%)72.0
Bachelor's Degree60 (39.0%)103.0
Graduate Degree15 (9.7%)357.0
Total154 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Boone

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Boone
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Boone

Income Overview in Boone

Per Capita Income in Boone is $32,737, while median incomes of families and households are $90,934 and $64,192 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income12,482$32,737
Median Family Income3,100$90,934
Mean Family Income3,100$95,078
Median Household Income5,135$64,192
Mean Household Income5,135$76,420
Income Deficit3,100$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)12,48217.57%
Wage / Income Gap ($)12,48282.43¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index12,4820.39

Earnings by Sex in Boone

Average Earnings in Boone are $36,862, $41,332 for men and $34,068 for women, a difference of 17.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Boone
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,984 (54.3%)$41,332
Female3,346 (45.7%)$34,068
Total7,330 (100.0%)$36,862

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Boone

The most common earnings brackets in Boone are $100,000+ for men (363 | 9.1%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (384 | 11.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Boone
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less111 (2.8%)158 (4.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99953 (1.3%)134 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499138 (3.5%)169 (5.1%)
$7,500 to $9,99986 (2.2%)80 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $12,499146 (3.7%)111 (3.3%)
$12,500 to $14,999185 (4.6%)108 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49967 (1.7%)140 (4.2%)
$17,500 to $19,99910 (0.3%)37 (1.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499116 (2.9%)160 (4.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99975 (1.9%)39 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $29,999359 (9.0%)222 (6.6%)
$30,000 to $34,999317 (8.0%)384 (11.5%)
$35,000 to $39,999280 (7.0%)328 (9.8%)
$40,000 to $44,999143 (3.6%)271 (8.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999337 (8.5%)105 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $54,999180 (4.5%)210 (6.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999350 (8.8%)305 (9.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999337 (8.5%)136 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999331 (8.3%)183 (5.5%)
$100,000+363 (9.1%)66 (2.0%)
Total3,984 (100.0%)3,346 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Boone

Average earnings in Boone are $49,538 for men and $36,489 for women, a difference of 26.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $94,375, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $30,801. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $61,827, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $32,597.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Boone
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$30,801$0
High School Diploma$44,000$32,597
College or Associate's Degree$49,776$36,103
Bachelor's Degree$58,654$54,045
Graduate Degree$94,375$61,827
Total$49,538$36,489

Family Income in Boone

Family Income Brackets in Boone

According to the Boone family income data, there are 828 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Boone
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000341.1%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999842.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991123.6%
$35,000 to $49,99945614.7%
$50,000 to $74,99949616.0%
$75,000 to $99,99966621.5%
$100,000 to $149,99982826.7%
$150,000 to $199,99932610.5%
$200,000+963.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Boone

5-person families (335 | 10.8%) account for the highest median family income in Boone with $115,324 per family, while 2-person families (1,585 | 51.1%) have the highest median income of $40,856 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Boone
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,585 (51.1%)$81,713
3-Person Families628 (20.3%)$80,900
4-Person Families507 (16.4%)$107,396
5-Person Families335 (10.8%)$115,324
6-Person Families40 (1.3%)$104,118
7+ Person Families5 (0.2%)$0
Total3,100 (100.0%)$90,934

Family Income by Number of Earners in Boone

The median family income in Boone is $90,934, with families comprising 3+ earners (347) having the highest median family income of $142,824, while families with no earners (377) have the lowest median family income of $63,702, accounting for 11.2% and 12.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Boone
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners377 (12.2%)$63,702
1 Earner762 (24.6%)$68,469
2 Earners1,614 (52.1%)$96,989
3+ Earners347 (11.2%)$142,824
Total3,100 (100.0%)$90,934

Household Income in Boone

Household Income Brackets in Boone

With 935 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Boone, accounting for 18.2% of all households. In contrast, only 139 households (2.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Boone
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001853.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991693.3%
$15,000 to $24,99953910.5%
$25,000 to $34,9994889.5%
$35,000 to $49,99962112.1%
$50,000 to $74,99989917.5%
$75,000 to $99,99983216.2%
$100,000 to $149,99993518.2%
$150,000 to $199,9993246.3%
$200,000+1392.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Boone

The median household income in Boone is $64,192, with the highest median household income of $79,450 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,857 households (36.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $33,630, with 348 households (6.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Boone
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years348 (6.8%)$33,630
25 to 44 Years1,612 (31.4%)$73,158
45 to 64 Years1,857 (36.2%)$79,450
65+ Years1,318 (25.7%)$42,083
Total5,135 (100.0%)$64,192

Poverty in Boone

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Boone

With 8.6% poverty level for males and 7.8% for females among the residents of Boone, 15 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 11 males (32.4%) and 126 females (22.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Boone
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years48 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years10 (2.3%)9 (2.5%)
12 to 14 Years11 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years11 (32.4%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)14 (9.8%)
18 to 24 Years116 (16.7%)126 (22.3%)
25 to 34 Years57 (6.0%)99 (10.3%)
35 to 44 Years103 (11.7%)53 (7.1%)
45 to 54 Years46 (6.1%)54 (8.5%)
55 to 64 Years54 (7.6%)30 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years51 (9.3%)32 (5.0%)
75 Years and over22 (7.2%)58 (12.5%)
Total529 (8.6%)475 (7.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Boone

According to the poverty statistics in Boone, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Boone
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years340 (87.6%)364 (100.0%)
5 Years107 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years419 (97.7%)356 (97.5%)
12 to 14 Years114 (91.2%)240 (100.0%)
15 Years23 (67.6%)28 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years224 (100.0%)129 (90.2%)
18 to 24 Years578 (83.3%)440 (77.7%)
25 to 34 Years890 (94.0%)862 (89.7%)
35 to 44 Years774 (88.3%)695 (92.9%)
45 to 54 Years712 (93.9%)585 (91.5%)
55 to 64 Years659 (92.4%)860 (96.6%)
65 to 74 Years495 (90.7%)612 (95.0%)
75 Years and over283 (92.8%)406 (87.5%)
Total5,618 (91.4%)5,615 (92.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Boone

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Boone show that 2.0% or 47 of the total 2,395 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 3.3%, comprising of 25 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Boone
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,412 (98.5%)22 (1.5%)
1 or 2 Children727 (96.7%)25 (3.3%)
3 or 4 Children209 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,348 (98.0%)47 (2.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Boone

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Boone
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)14 (4.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)25 (5.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Boone

The poverty data for Boone shows that 47 of the married-couple family households (2.0%) and 25 of the single-parent households (3.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 25 households (3.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 household (19.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Boone
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children22 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children25 (3.3%)14 (3.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)11 (19.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total47 (2.0%)25 (3.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Boone

Employment by Class of Employer in Boone

Among the 6,843 employed individuals in Boone, private company employees (4,777 | 69.8%), not-for-profit organizations (540 | 7.9%), and state government employees (515 | 7.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Boone
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees4,77769.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)671.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3595.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations5407.9%
Local Government Employees3625.3%
State Government Employees5157.5%
Federal Government Employees1782.6%
Unpaid Family Workers450.7%
Total6,843100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Boone

According to the labor force statistics for Boone, out of the total population over 16 years of age (10,335), 67.9% or 7,017 individuals are in the labor force, with 0.8% or 56 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 89.4% or 1,456 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 5.9% or 28 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Boone
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years472 (67.7%)28 (5.9%)
20 to 24 Years771 (82.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years805 (89.1%)8 (1.0%)
30 to 34 Years844 (82.8%)10 (1.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,456 (89.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,213 (86.2%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years712 (84.8%)9 (1.3%)
60 to 64 Years436 (55.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years271 (22.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over42 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,017 (67.9%)56 (0.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Boone

According to labor force statistics for Boone, 83.0% of individuals (5,463) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,582) are in the labor force, with 0.5% or 27 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.9% or 1,433 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.3% or 9 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Boone
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School169 (50.4%)18 (5.3%)
High School Diploma1,884 (82.5%)11 (0.5%)
College / Associate Degree1,981 (82.4%)10 (0.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,433 (91.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,463 (83.0%)33 (0.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Boone

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Boone are Management (556 | 8.0%), Community & Social Service (518 | 7.5%), Education Instruction & Library (378 | 5.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (291 | 4.2%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (251 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Boone

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Boone, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (83.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (74.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (74.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (91.6%), Health Technologists (88.3%), and Education, Arts & Media (86.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Boone
OccupationMaleFemale
Management373 (67.1%)183 (32.9%)
Business & Financial74 (61.7%)46 (38.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science217 (74.6%)74 (25.4%)
Computers & Mathematics66 (74.2%)23 (25.8%)
Architecture & Engineering91 (83.5%)18 (16.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science60 (64.5%)33 (35.5%)
Community & Social Service 125 (24.1%)393 (75.9%)
Education, Arts & Media9 (13.6%)57 (86.4%)
Legal Services & Support7 (35.0%)13 (65.0%)
Education Instruction & Library92 (24.3%)286 (75.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment17 (31.5%)37 (68.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating21 (8.4%)230 (91.6%)
Health Technologists15 (11.7%)113 (88.3%)
Total (Category)810 (46.7%)926 (53.3%)
Total (Overall)3,824 (55.1%)3,112 (44.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Boone are Cleaning & Maintenance (504 | 7.3%), Healthcare Support (382 | 5.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (300 | 4.3%), Personal Care & Service (238 | 3.4%), and Security & Protection (91 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Boone

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Boone, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (63.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (58.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (97.1%), and Healthcare Support (93.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Boone
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support24 (6.3%)358 (93.7%)
Security & Protection31 (34.1%)60 (65.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)60 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving175 (58.3%)125 (41.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance318 (63.1%)186 (36.9%)
Personal Care & Service7 (2.9%)231 (97.1%)
Total (Category)555 (36.6%)960 (63.4%)
Total (Overall)3,824 (55.1%)3,112 (44.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Boone are Office & Administration (758 | 10.9%), and Sales & Related (525 | 7.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Boone

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Boone
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related220 (41.9%)305 (58.1%)
Office & Administration269 (35.5%)489 (64.5%)
Total (Category)489 (38.1%)794 (61.9%)
Total (Overall)3,824 (55.1%)3,112 (44.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Boone are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (406 | 5.9%), Construction & Extraction (389 | 5.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (66 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Boone

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Boone
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry52 (78.8%)14 (21.2%)
Construction & Extraction374 (96.1%)15 (3.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair406 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)832 (96.6%)29 (3.4%)
Total (Overall)3,824 (55.1%)3,112 (44.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Boone are Production (739 | 10.6%), Material Moving (484 | 7.0%), and Transportation (318 | 4.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Boone

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Boone
OccupationMaleFemale
Production474 (64.1%)265 (35.9%)
Transportation313 (98.4%)5 (1.6%)
Material Moving351 (72.5%)133 (27.5%)
Total (Category)1,138 (73.9%)403 (26.2%)
Total (Overall)3,824 (55.1%)3,112 (44.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Boone

Employment Industries in Boone

The major employment industries in Boone include Retail Trade (1,144 | 16.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,100 | 15.9%), Construction (763 | 11.0%), Manufacturing (702 | 10.1%), and Educational Services (654 | 9.4%).
Employment Industries in Boone

Employment Industries by Sex in Boone

The Boone industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Construction (95.4%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (91.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (83.1%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (78.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Boone
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting144 (91.1%)14 (8.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Construction728 (95.4%)35 (4.6%)
Manufacturing500 (71.2%)202 (28.8%)
Wholesale Trade95 (64.6%)52 (35.4%)
Retail Trade607 (53.1%)537 (46.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing313 (65.3%)166 (34.7%)
Utilities31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information25 (52.1%)23 (47.9%)
Finance & Insurance69 (42.6%)93 (57.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing74 (48.7%)78 (51.3%)
Professional & Scientific66 (48.9%)69 (51.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support190 (68.6%)87 (31.4%)
Educational Services193 (29.5%)461 (70.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance186 (16.9%)914 (83.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation21 (21.4%)77 (78.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services81 (46.6%)93 (53.4%)
Public Administration217 (69.1%)97 (30.9%)
Total3,824 (55.1%)3,112 (44.9%)

Education in Boone

School Enrollment in Boone

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,393 students in Boone are high school (615 | 25.7%), college / undergraduate (468 | 19.6%), and middle school (420 | 17.5%).
School Enrollment in Boone
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1626.8%
Kindergarten28611.9%
Elementary School40817.1%
Middle School42017.5%
High School61525.7%
College / Undergraduate46819.6%
Graduate / Professional341.4%
Total2,393100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Boone

Out of a total of 2,393 students who are enrolled in schools in Boone, 371 (15.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,022 (84.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 68 (78.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 427 (99.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Boone
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds19 (21.8%)68 (78.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old646 (88.7%)82 (11.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds504 (88.1%)68 (11.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds427 (99.3%)3 (0.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds122 (96.8%)4 (3.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds126 (58.9%)88 (41.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds73 (70.9%)30 (29.1%)
35 Years and over106 (79.7%)27 (20.3%)
Total2,022 (84.5%)371 (15.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Boone

Business (453 | 21.4%), education (425 | 20.1%), science & technology (240 | 11.4%), arts & humanities (236 | 11.2%), and bio, nature & agricultural (151 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 2,112 individuals in Boone who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Boone
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics211.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1517.1%
Physical & Health Sciences301.4%
Psychology1356.4%
Social Sciences1165.5%
Engineering924.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies140.7%
Science & Technology24011.4%
Business45321.4%
Education42520.1%
Literature & Languages180.9%
Liberal Arts & History271.3%
Visual & Performing Arts542.6%
Communications1004.7%
Arts & Humanities23611.2%
Total2,112100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Boone

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Boone

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Boone are males with 2 vehicles (1,353, accounting for 36.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,182, making up 43.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Boone
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle46 (1.2%)43 (1.4%)
1 Vehicle594 (15.8%)522 (17.0%)
2 Vehicles1,353 (36.0%)1,182 (38.4%)
3 Vehicles1,142 (30.4%)798 (25.9%)
4 Vehicles324 (8.6%)344 (11.2%)
5 or more Vehicles298 (7.9%)191 (6.2%)
Total3,757 (100.0%)3,080 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Boone

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Boone are 5 to 9 minutes (1,651 commuters, 25.8%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,061 commuters, 16.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (703 commuters, 11.0%).
Commute Time in Boone
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4356.8%
5 to 9 Minutes1,65125.8%
10 to 14 Minutes1,06116.6%
15 to 19 Minutes70311.0%
20 to 24 Minutes67710.6%
25 to 29 Minutes5598.7%
30 to 34 Minutes4967.8%
35 to 39 Minutes70.1%
40 to 44 Minutes590.9%
45 to 59 Minutes5288.3%
60 to 89 Minutes1211.9%
90 or more Minutes951.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Boone

The most common commute times in Boone are 5 to 9 minutes (1,010 commuters, 28.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (641 commuters, 22.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Boone
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes184 (5.2%)251 (8.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,010 (28.5%)641 (22.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes622 (17.6%)439 (15.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes258 (7.3%)445 (15.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes326 (9.2%)351 (12.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes285 (8.1%)274 (9.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes336 (9.5%)160 (5.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes7 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes33 (0.9%)26 (0.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes376 (10.6%)152 (5.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes37 (1.1%)84 (2.9%)
90 or more Minutes65 (1.8%)30 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Boone

The most frequent times of departure to work in Boone are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (486, 13.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (554, 19.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Boone
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM223 (6.3%)34 (1.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM335 (9.5%)78 (2.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM486 (13.7%)138 (4.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM395 (11.2%)210 (7.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM392 (11.1%)145 (5.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM250 (7.1%)295 (10.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM304 (8.6%)554 (19.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM303 (8.6%)465 (16.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM159 (4.5%)302 (10.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM167 (4.7%)138 (4.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM20 (0.6%)161 (5.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM69 (1.9%)21 (0.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM169 (4.8%)126 (4.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM267 (7.5%)186 (6.5%)
Total3,539 (100.0%)2,853 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Boone

Occupancy by Ownership in Boone

Of the total 5,135 dwellings in Boone, owner-occupied units account for 3,727 (72.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,408 (27.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Boone
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,72772.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,40827.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units5,135100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Boone

Occupancy by Household Size in Boone
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,64132.0%
2-Person Household1,86936.4%
3-Person Household67013.1%
4+ Person Household95518.6%
Total Housing Units5,135100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Boone

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Boone
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household835 (50.9%)806 (49.1%)
2-Person Household1,588 (85.0%)281 (15.0%)
3-Person Household592 (88.4%)78 (11.6%)
4+ Person Household712 (74.6%)243 (25.5%)
Total Housing Units3,727 (72.6%)1,408 (27.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Boone

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Boone
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School137 (53.9%)117 (46.1%)
High School Diploma1,120 (62.6%)669 (37.4%)
College/Associate Degree1,362 (71.9%)532 (28.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,108 (92.5%)90 (7.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Boone

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Boone
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,09221.3%
35 to 44 Years86816.9%
45 to 54 Years83216.2%
55 to 64 Years1,02520.0%
65 to 74 Years74914.6%
75 to 84 Years4629.0%
85 Years and Over1072.1%
Total5,135100.0%

Housing Finances in Boone

Median Income by Occupancy in Boone

Median Income by Occupancy in Boone
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,727 (72.6%)$79,783
Renter-Occupied1,408 (27.4%)$33,062
Average5,135 (100.0%)$64,192

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Boone

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Boone
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00050 (1.3%)83 (5.9%)
$5,000 to $9,99927 (0.7%)24 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $14,99955 (1.5%)114 (8.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999107 (2.9%)252 (17.9%)
$20,000 to $24,999137 (3.7%)44 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999234 (6.3%)256 (18.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999502 (13.5%)121 (8.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999578 (15.5%)319 (22.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999805 (21.6%)29 (2.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999784 (21.0%)151 (10.7%)
$150,000 or more448 (12.0%)15 (1.1%)
Total3,727 (100.0%)1,408 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Boone

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Boone
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300169 (4.5%)69 (4.9%)
$300 to $499411 (11.0%)119 (8.5%)
$500 to $799862 (23.1%)447 (31.8%)
$800 to $999433 (11.6%)203 (14.4%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,085 (29.1%)496 (35.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999458 (12.3%)14 (1.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499219 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99965 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more25 (0.7%)60 (4.3%)
Total3,727 (100.0%)1,408 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Boone

Housing Structures in Boone

Housing Structures in Boone
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,88075.6%
Single Unit, Attached911.8%
2 Unit Apartments2104.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments821.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2755.4%
10 or more Apartments52810.3%
Mobile Home / Other691.3%
Total5,135100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Boone

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Boone
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,596 (92.7%)284 (7.3%)
Single Unit, Attached51 (56.0%)40 (44.0%)
2 Unit Apartments11 (5.2%)199 (94.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)82 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)275 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)528 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,727 (72.6%)1,408 (27.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Boone

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Boone
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)49 (3.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms77 (2.1%)396 (28.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms867 (23.3%)636 (45.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,407 (37.8%)163 (11.6%)
8 or more Rooms1,376 (36.9%)164 (11.7%)
Total3,727 (100.0%)1,408 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Boone

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Boone
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas3,259 (87.4%)582 (41.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas15 (0.4%)89 (6.3%)
Electricity422 (11.3%)706 (50.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels25 (0.7%)31 (2.2%)
No Fuel Used6 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,727 (100.0%)1,408 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Boone

Household Vehicle Usage in Boone
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle101 (2.7%)243 (17.3%)
1 Vehicle814 (21.8%)628 (44.6%)
2 Vehicles1,485 (39.8%)344 (24.4%)
3 or more Vehicles1,327 (35.6%)193 (13.7%)
Total3,727 (100.0%)1,408 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Boone

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Boone

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,2692,458
Median Property Value$135,500$144,700
Median Household Income$61,875$310
Monthly Housing Costs$540$25
Real Estate Taxes$2,523$93

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Boone

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Boone
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000139 (11.0%)142 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999263 (20.7%)471 (19.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999758 (59.7%)1,676 (68.2%)
$300,000 to $499,999109 (8.6%)129 (5.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)25 (1.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)15 (0.6%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,269 (100.0%)2,458 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Boone

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Boone
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00066 (5.2%)15 (0.6%)
$10,000 to $24,999216 (17.0%)11 (0.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99974 (5.8%)83 (3.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999165 (13.0%)160 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999188 (14.8%)337 (13.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999196 (15.4%)390 (15.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999226 (17.8%)609 (24.8%)
$150,000 or more138 (10.9%)558 (22.7%)
Total1,269 (100.0%)2,458 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Boone

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Boone
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x674 (53.1%)88,714 (3,609.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x175 (13.8%)1,498 (60.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x146 (11.5%)503 (20.5%)
4.0x or more264 (20.8%)226 (9.2%)
Total1,269 (100.0%)2,458 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Boone

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Boone
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800126 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499212 (16.7%)158 (6.4%)
$800 to $1,499902 (71.1%)324 (13.2%)
Total1,269 (100.0%)2,458 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Boone

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Boone

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Boone
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years895 (98.9%)10 (1.1%)
6 to 18 Years1,688 (98.0%)34 (2.0%)
19 to 25 Years1,193 (84.7%)216 (15.3%)
26 to 34 Years1,452 (89.9%)163 (10.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,486 (91.4%)139 (8.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,239 (88.7%)158 (11.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,543 (96.3%)60 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,190 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older769 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11,455 (93.6%)780 (6.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Boone

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Boone
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born895 (98.9%)10 (1.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,688 (98.0%)34 (2.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,193 (84.7%)216 (15.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Boone

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Boone
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,041 (92.9%)79 (7.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,980 (91.4%)187 (8.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,070 (93.7%)139 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,134 (91.8%)191 (8.2%)
$100,000 and over4,196 (96.2%)168 (3.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Boone

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Boone
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6462 (51.0%)535 (59.1%)
6 to 18 Years790 (45.9%)1,158 (67.2%)
19 to 25 Years302 (21.4%)898 (63.7%)
25 to 34 Years265 (16.4%)1,226 (75.9%)
35 to 44 Years525 (32.3%)1,174 (72.3%)
45 to 54 Years201 (14.4%)1,067 (76.4%)
55 to 64 Years282 (17.6%)1,357 (84.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,097 (92.2%)753 (63.3%)
75 Years and over769 (100.0%)581 (75.5%)
Total4,693 (38.4%)8,749 (71.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Boone

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Boone
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years45 (4.8%)31 (3.8%)
18 to 34 Years113 (7.0%)81 (5.3%)
35 to 64 Years304 (13.0%)297 (13.0%)
65 to 74 Years137 (25.1%)199 (30.9%)
75 Years and over166 (54.4%)153 (33.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Boone

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Boone: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)23 (2.8%)
18 to 34 Years13 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years163 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years76 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over62 (20.3%)99 (21.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Boone: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)30 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years88 (3.7%)102 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years59 (10.8%)62 (9.6%)
75 Years and over13 (4.3%)6 (1.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Boone: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years45 (4.8%)27 (3.3%)
18 to 34 Years74 (4.6%)61 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years67 (2.9%)76 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years12 (2.2%)63 (9.8%)
75 Years and over34 (11.2%)44 (9.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Boone: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)5 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years109 (4.6%)229 (10.1%)
65 to 74 Years75 (13.7%)163 (25.3%)
75 Years and over105 (34.4%)62 (13.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Boone: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years15 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)5 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years64 (2.7%)11 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years2 (0.4%)27 (4.2%)
75 Years and over43 (14.1%)29 (6.2%)

Technology Access in Boone

Computing Device Access in Boone

Computing Device Access in Boone
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,79974.0%
Smartphone4,38685.4%
Tablet3,03459.1%
No Computing Device3997.8%
Total5,135100.0%

Internet Access in Boone

Internet Access in Boone
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet80.2%
Broadband Home3,49868.1%
Cellular Data Only79315.4%
Satellite Internet2605.1%
No Internet67413.1%
Total5,135100.0%

Boone Summary

Boone, Iowa is a city located in Boone County, Iowa, United States. It is the county seat of Boone County and is located in the north-central part of the state. The population was 12,661 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Boone was founded in 1865 by settlers from the East Coast. The city was named after the explorer Daniel Boone. The first settlers were mostly of English and German descent. The city was incorporated in 1871.
In the late 19th century, Boone was a major railroad hub, with the Chicago and North Western Railway and the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad both having lines running through the city. The city was also home to a large coal mining industry.

Geography

Boone is located at 42°02′N 93°50′W (42.03, -93.83). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.2 square miles (21.2 km2), of which 8.1 square miles (21.0 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) is water.

Economy

Boone's economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several large employers, including the John Deere plant, which produces agricultural equipment, and the Iowa State University Research Park, which is home to several high-tech companies. The city also has a large retail sector, with several large shopping centers and a variety of restaurants and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 12,661 people, 5,093 households, and 3,092 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,564.2 people per square mile (604.7/km2). There were 5,541 housing units at an average density of 683.3 per square mile (263.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 1.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
There were 5,093 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,845, and the median income for a family was $45,945. Males had a median income of $32,917 versus $25,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,945. About 8.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Boone?
Total Population of Boone is 12,482.
What is the Total Male Population of Boone?
Total Male Population of Boone is 6,225.
What is the Total Female Population of Boone?
Total Female Population of Boone is 6,257.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Boone?
There are 99.49 Males per 100 Females in Boone.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Boone?
There are 100.51 Females per 100 Males in Boone.
What is the Median Population Age in Boone?
Median Population Age in Boone is 38.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Boone
Average Family Size in Boone is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Boone
Average Household Size in Boone is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Boone?
Per Capita income in Boone is $32,737.
What is the Median Family Income in Boone?
Median Family Income in Boone is $90,934.
What is the Median Household income in Boone?
Median Household Income in Boone is $64,192.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Boone?
Income or Wage Gap in Boone is 17.6%.
Women in Boone earn 82.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Boone?
Inequality or Gini Index in Boone is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Boone?
There are 7,017 People in the Labor Forcein in Boone.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Boone?
67.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Boone.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Boone?
Unemployment Rate in Boone is 0.8%.