Boone County, WV
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21,705
TOTAL POPULATION
10,931
MALE POPULATION
10,774
FEMALE POPULATION
101.46
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.56
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,242
PER CAPITA INCOME
$70,401
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$56,182
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
36.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
63.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,469
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
7,868
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
44.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Race in Boone County
The most populous races in Boone County are White / Caucasian (21,119 | 97.3%), Two or more Races (447 | 2.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (71 | 0.3%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 36 | 0.2% |
| Black / African American | 58 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 | 0.3% |
| Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
| White / Caucasian | 21,119 | 97.3% |
| Two or more Races | 447 | 2.1% |
| Some other Race | 45 | 0.2% |
| Total | 21,705 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Boone County
The most populous ancestries reported in Boone County are American (2,295 | 10.6%), English (1,784 | 8.2%), Irish (1,659 | 7.6%), German (1,399 | 6.5%), and Italian (366 | 1.7%), together accounting for 34.6% of all Boone County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 10 | 0.1% |
| American | 2,295 | 10.6% |
| Blackfeet | 37 | 0.2% |
| British | 95 | 0.4% |
| Burmese | 14 | 0.1% |
| Canadian | 11 | 0.1% |
| Central American | 11 | 0.1% |
| Cherokee | 41 | 0.2% |
| Cuban | 21 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 122 | 0.6% |
| Eastern European | 8 | 0.0% |
| English | 1,784 | 8.2% |
| European | 270 | 1.2% |
| Finnish | 12 | 0.1% |
| French | 74 | 0.3% |
| German | 1,399 | 6.5% |
| Greek | 11 | 0.1% |
| Guatemalan | 11 | 0.1% |
| Hungarian | 108 | 0.5% |
| Indian (Asian) | 30 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 1,659 | 7.6% |
| Iroquois | 3 | 0.0% |
| Italian | 366 | 1.7% |
| Korean | 2 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 37 | 0.2% |
| Northern European | 50 | 0.2% |
| Pennsylvania German | 12 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 113 | 0.5% |
| Scandinavian | 52 | 0.2% |
| Scotch-Irish | 209 | 1.0% |
| Scottish | 190 | 0.9% |
| Slovene | 6 | 0.0% |
| Subsaharan African | 10 | 0.1% |
| Swedish | 36 | 0.2% |
| Thai | 2 | 0.0% |
| Welsh | 135 | 0.6% | View All 36 Rows |
Immigrants in Boone County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Boone County came from Central America (27 | 0.1%), Honduras (27 | 0.1%), Latin America (27 | 0.1%), Canada (26 | 0.1%), and Asia (24 | 0.1%), together accounting for 0.6% of all Boone County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 24 | 0.1% |
| Canada | 26 | 0.1% |
| Central America | 27 | 0.1% |
| China | 20 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 24 | 0.1% |
| Europe | 15 | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1 | 0.0% |
| Honduras | 27 | 0.1% |
| Italy | 10 | 0.1% |
| Korea | 4 | 0.0% |
| Latin America | 27 | 0.1% |
| Northern Europe | 4 | 0.0% |
| Southern Europe | 10 | 0.1% |
| Western Europe | 1 | 0.0% | View All 14 Rows |
Sex and Age in Boone County
Sex and Age in Boone County
The most populous age groups in Boone County are 60 to 64 Years (1,003 | 9.2%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (931 | 8.6%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 557 (5.1%) | 514 (4.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 553 (5.1%) | 545 (5.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 789 (7.2%) | 698 (6.5%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 737 (6.7%) | 620 (5.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 661 (6.0%) | 551 (5.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 604 (5.5%) | 503 (4.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 537 (4.9%) | 513 (4.8%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 346 (3.2%) | 396 (3.7%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 907 (8.3%) | 926 (8.6%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 786 (7.2%) | 762 (7.1%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 744 (6.8%) | 720 (6.7%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 567 (5.2%) | 662 (6.1%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 1,003 (9.2%) | 931 (8.6%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 714 (6.5%) | 836 (7.8%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 726 (6.6%) | 681 (6.3%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 361 (3.3%) | 352 (3.3%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 179 (1.6%) | 204 (1.9%) |
| 85 Years and over | 160 (1.5%) | 360 (3.3%) |
| Total | 10,931 (100.0%) | 10,774 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Boone County
Median Family Size in Boone County
The median family size in Boone County is 3.25 persons per family, with married-couple families (4,206 | 77.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.29 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (367 | 6.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.77 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 4,206 (77.5%) | 3.29 |
| Single Male/Father | 367 (6.8%) | 2.77 |
| Single Female/Mother | 852 (15.7%) | 3.27 |
| Total Families | 5,425 (100.0%) | 3.25 |
Median Household Size in Boone County
The median household size in Boone County is 2.70 persons per household, with single female/mother households (852 | 10.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.98 persons per household. non-family households (2,567 | 32.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 4,206 (52.6%) | 3.30 |
| Single Male/Father | 367 (4.6%) | 3.22 |
| Single Female/Mother | 852 (10.7%) | 3.98 |
| Non-family | 2,567 (32.1%) | 1.23 |
| Total Households | 7,992 (100.0%) | 2.70 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Boone County
Out of a total of 7,992 households in Boone County, 5,425 (67.9%) are family households, while 2,567 (32.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,571, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,133.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 2,133 (26.7%) |
| 2-Person Households | 2,571 (32.2%) | 394 (4.9%) |
| 3-Person Households | 1,549 (19.4%) | 32 (0.4%) |
| 4-Person Households | 777 (9.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 415 (5.2%) | 8 (0.1%) |
| 6-Person Households | 88 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 25 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5,425 (67.9%) | 2,567 (32.1%) |
Female Fertility in Boone County
Fertility by Age in Boone County
Average fertility rate in Boone County is 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 86.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 77.1% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 6 (3.4%) | 10.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 135 (77.1%) | 86.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 34 (19.4%) | 15.0 |
| Total | 175 (100.0%) | 40.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Boone County
48.0% of women with births (175) in Boone County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 55.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 15 to 19 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 63 (46.7%) | 72 (53.3%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 15 (44.1%) | 19 (55.9%) |
| Total | 84 (48.0%) | 91 (52.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Boone County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 15 (8.6%) | 21.0 |
| High School Diploma | 47 (26.9%) | 32.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 113 (64.6%) | 72.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 175 (100.0%) | 40.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Boone County
52.0% of women with births in Boone County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 63.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 17 (36.2%) | 30 (63.8%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 52 (46.0%) | 61 (54.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 84 (48.0%) | 91 (52.0%) |
Income in Boone County
Income Overview in Boone County
Per Capita Income in Boone County is $26,242, while median incomes of families and households are $70,401 and $56,182 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 21,705 | $26,242 |
| Median Family Income | 5,425 | $70,401 |
| Mean Family Income | 5,425 | $76,622 |
| Median Household Income | 7,992 | $56,182 |
| Mean Household Income | 7,992 | $66,394 |
| Income Deficit | 5,425 | $9,469 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 21,705 | 36.45% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 21,705 | 63.55¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 21,705 | 0.41 |
Earnings by Sex in Boone County
Average Earnings in Boone County are $36,334, $46,063 for men and $29,274 for women, a difference of 36.4%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 4,370 (53.1%) | $46,063 |
| Female | 3,865 (46.9%) | $29,274 |
| Total | 8,235 (100.0%) | $36,334 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Boone County
The most common earnings brackets in Boone County are $100,000+ for men (616 | 14.1%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (365 | 9.4%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 152 (3.5%) | 247 (6.4%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 180 (4.1%) | 190 (4.9%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 366 (8.4%) | 153 (4.0%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 65 (1.5%) | 111 (2.9%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 100 (2.3%) | 218 (5.6%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 88 (2.0%) | 247 (6.4%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 29 (0.7%) | 52 (1.3%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 30 (0.7%) | 106 (2.7%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 72 (1.7%) | 137 (3.5%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 33 (0.8%) | 175 (4.5%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 264 (6.0%) | 365 (9.4%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 226 (5.2%) | 296 (7.7%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 350 (8.0%) | 161 (4.2%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 173 (4.0%) | 311 (8.1%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 167 (3.8%) | 240 (6.2%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 230 (5.3%) | 202 (5.2%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 360 (8.2%) | 170 (4.4%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 356 (8.2%) | 128 (3.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 513 (11.7%) | 200 (5.2%) |
| $100,000+ | 616 (14.1%) | 156 (4.0%) |
| Total | 4,370 (100.0%) | 3,865 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Boone County
Average earnings in Boone County are $51,813 for men and $32,935 for women, a difference of 36.4%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $102,662, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,625. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,739, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $13,898.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $29,625 | $13,898 |
| High School Diploma | $53,083 | $28,845 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $47,440 | $32,439 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $102,662 | $47,813 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,689 | $55,739 |
| Total | $51,813 | $32,935 |
Family Income in Boone County
Family Income Brackets in Boone County
According to the Boone County family income data, there are 1,210 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.3% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 87 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 201 | 3.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 380 | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 260 | 4.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 515 | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 542 | 10.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,025 | 18.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 857 | 15.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,210 | 22.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 347 | 6.4% |
| $200,000+ | 87 | 1.6% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Boone County
5-person families (378 | 7.0%) account for the highest median family income in Boone County with $98,250 per family, while 3-person families (1,340 | 24.7%) have the highest median income of $29,321 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 2,923 (53.9%) | $55,805 |
| 3-Person Families | 1,340 (24.7%) | $87,964 |
| 4-Person Families | 684 (12.6%) | $90,700 |
| 5-Person Families | 378 (7.0%) | $98,250 |
| 6-Person Families | 75 (1.4%) | $59,961 |
| 7+ Person Families | 25 (0.5%) | $0 |
| Total | 5,425 (100.0%) | $70,401 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Boone County
The median family income in Boone County is $70,401, with families comprising 3+ earners (342) having the highest median family income of $127,571, while families with no earners (1,813) have the lowest median family income of $36,306, accounting for 6.3% and 33.4% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 1,813 (33.4%) | $36,306 |
| 1 Earner | 1,888 (34.8%) | $68,295 |
| 2 Earners | 1,382 (25.5%) | $111,768 |
| 3+ Earners | 342 (6.3%) | $127,571 |
| Total | 5,425 (100.0%) | $70,401 |
Household Income in Boone County
Household Income Brackets in Boone County
With 1,431 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Boone County, accounting for 17.9% of all households. In contrast, only 104 households (1.3%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 432 | 5.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 663 | 8.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 791 | 9.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 831 | 10.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 911 | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,319 | 16.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,143 | 14.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,431 | 17.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 352 | 4.4% |
| $200,000+ | 104 | 1.3% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Boone County
The median household income in Boone County is $56,182, with the highest median household income of $75,972 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,974 households (24.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $16,121, with 108 households (1.3%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 108 (1.3%) | $16,121 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 1,974 (24.7%) | $75,972 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 3,081 (38.6%) | $71,168 |
| 65+ Years | 2,829 (35.4%) | $43,750 |
| Total | 7,992 (100.0%) | $56,182 |
Poverty in Boone County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Boone County
With 15.1% poverty level for males and 17.9% for females among the residents of Boone County, under 5 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 165 males (30.3%) and 334 females (32.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 165 (30.3%) | 101 (20.0%) |
| 5 Years | 17 (17.3%) | 3 (3.9%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 70 (9.4%) | 106 (14.8%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 55 (12.6%) | 42 (11.1%) |
| 15 Years | 27 (12.9%) | 4 (10.3%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 57 (24.5%) | 53 (14.3%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 177 (18.9%) | 212 (27.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 152 (13.3%) | 334 (32.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 153 (12.2%) | 306 (23.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 387 (25.3%) | 242 (16.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 224 (14.4%) | 232 (14.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 117 (8.1%) | 163 (10.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 34 (5.0%) | 110 (12.7%) |
| Total | 1,635 (15.1%) | 1,908 (17.9%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Boone County
According to the poverty statistics in Boone County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.0% of males and 96.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 379 (69.7%) | 404 (80.0%) |
| 5 Years | 81 (82.7%) | 74 (96.1%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 674 (90.6%) | 610 (85.2%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 381 (87.4%) | 337 (88.9%) |
| 15 Years | 182 (87.1%) | 35 (89.7%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 176 (75.5%) | 318 (85.7%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 761 (81.1%) | 549 (72.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 989 (86.7%) | 682 (67.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,100 (87.8%) | 1,016 (76.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,143 (74.7%) | 1,240 (83.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,336 (85.6%) | 1,361 (85.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,322 (91.9%) | 1,342 (89.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 646 (95.0%) | 754 (87.3%) |
| Total | 9,170 (84.9%) | 8,722 (82.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Boone County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Boone County show that 4.8% or 202 of the total 4,206 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 50.0%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.3%, which includes 42 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 2,502 (94.6%) | 143 (5.4%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 1,219 (96.7%) | 42 (3.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 280 (95.2%) | 14 (4.8%) |
| 5 or more Children | 3 (50.0%) | 3 (50.0%) |
| Total | 4,004 (95.2%) | 202 (4.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Boone County
According to the poverty data in Boone County, 48.0% or 176 single-father households and 42.4% or 361 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 98 households (51.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 26 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 78 (44.6%) | 134 (37.2%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 98 (51.0%) | 201 (43.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 176 (48.0%) | 361 (42.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Boone County
The poverty data for Boone County shows that 202 of the married-couple family households (4.8%) and 537 of the single-parent households (44.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (50.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 26 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 143 (5.4%) | 212 (39.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 42 (3.3%) | 299 (45.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 14 (4.8%) | 26 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 3 (50.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 202 (4.8%) | 537 (44.1%) |
Employment Characteristics in Boone County
Employment by Class of Employer in Boone County
Among the 7,010 employed individuals in Boone County, private company employees (4,495 | 64.1%), local government employees (822 | 11.7%), and state government employees (515 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 4,495 | 64.1% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 140 | 2.0% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 194 | 2.8% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 476 | 6.8% |
| Local Government Employees | 822 | 11.7% |
| State Government Employees | 515 | 7.3% |
| Federal Government Employees | 364 | 5.2% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 4 | 0.1% |
| Total | 7,010 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Boone County
According to the labor force statistics for Boone County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (17,800), 44.2% or 7,868 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.8% or 771 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 75.7% or 838 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.3% or 335 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 353 (31.9%) | 31 (8.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 560 (46.2%) | 55 (9.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 838 (75.7%) | 92 (11.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 712 (67.8%) | 38 (5.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,867 (72.5%) | 215 (11.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,937 (64.3%) | 335 (17.3%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 667 (54.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 542 (28.0%) | 11 (2.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 358 (12.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 40 (2.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 7,868 (44.2%) | 771 (9.8%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Boone County
According to labor force statistics for Boone County, 60.2% of individuals (6,566) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (10,907) are in the labor force, with 10.5% or 689 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 85.5% or 1,144 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.4% or 278 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 390 (27.9%) | 144 (10.3%) |
| High School Diploma | 2,786 (54.6%) | 577 (11.3%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 2,243 (73.1%) | 381 (12.4%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,144 (85.5%) | 54 (4.0%) |
| Total | 6,566 (60.2%) | 1,145 (10.5%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Boone County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Boone County are Community & Social Service (698 | 9.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (609 | 8.7%), Management (500 | 7.1%), Education Instruction & Library (489 | 7.0%), and Health Technologists (324 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Boone County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (91.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (91.6%), and Health Technologists (90.4%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 271 (54.2%) | 229 (45.8%) |
| Business & Financial | 42 (29.8%) | 99 (70.2%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 205 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 170 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 176 (25.2%) | 522 (74.8%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 29 (33.7%) | 57 (66.3%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 6 (8.1%) | 68 (91.9%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 105 (21.5%) | 384 (78.5%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 36 (73.5%) | 13 (26.5%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 51 (8.4%) | 558 (91.6%) |
| Health Technologists | 31 (9.6%) | 293 (90.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 745 (34.6%) | 1,408 (65.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,678 (52.3%) | 3,355 (47.7%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Boone County are Food Preparation & Serving (324 | 4.6%), Security & Protection (278 | 4.0%), Healthcare Support (267 | 3.8%), Firefighting & Prevention (235 | 3.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (174 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Boone County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (90.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (88.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (70.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (64.9%), and Healthcare Support (61.4%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 103 (38.6%) | 164 (61.4%) |
| Security & Protection | 252 (90.6%) | 26 (9.3%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 209 (88.9%) | 26 (11.1%) |
| Law Enforcement | 43 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 95 (29.3%) | 229 (70.7%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 61 (35.1%) | 113 (64.9%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 54 (43.5%) | 70 (56.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 565 (48.4%) | 602 (51.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,678 (52.3%) | 3,355 (47.7%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Boone County are Office & Administration (934 | 13.3%), and Sales & Related (833 | 11.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 314 (37.7%) | 519 (62.3%) |
| Office & Administration | 220 (23.5%) | 714 (76.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 534 (30.2%) | 1,233 (69.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,678 (52.3%) | 3,355 (47.7%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Boone County are Construction & Extraction (808 | 11.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (259 | 3.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (19 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 800 (99.0%) | 8 (1.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 259 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,078 (99.3%) | 8 (0.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,678 (52.3%) | 3,355 (47.7%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Boone County are Material Moving (310 | 4.4%), Production (280 | 4.0%), and Transportation (270 | 3.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 248 (88.6%) | 32 (11.4%) |
| Transportation | 230 (85.2%) | 40 (14.8%) |
| Material Moving | 278 (89.7%) | 32 (10.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 756 (87.9%) | 104 (12.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,678 (52.3%) | 3,355 (47.7%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Boone County
Employment Industries in Boone County
The major employment industries in Boone County include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,240 | 17.6%), Retail Trade (868 | 12.3%), Educational Services (850 | 12.1%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (683 | 9.7%), and Construction (530 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Boone County
The Boone County industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (89.8%), Finance & Insurance (86.6%), and Professional & Scientific (83.6%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 683 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 522 (98.5%) | 8 (1.5%) |
| Manufacturing | 245 (87.8%) | 34 (12.2%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 50 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 437 (50.3%) | 431 (49.6%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 356 (77.2%) | 105 (22.8%) |
| Utilities | 66 (86.8%) | 10 (13.2%) |
| Information | 43 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 26 (13.4%) | 168 (86.6%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 80 (87.9%) | 11 (12.1%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 30 (16.4%) | 153 (83.6%) |
| Enterprise Management | 5 (10.2%) | 44 (89.8%) |
| Administrative & Support | 220 (82.4%) | 47 (17.6%) |
| Educational Services | 161 (18.9%) | 689 (81.1%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 257 (20.7%) | 983 (79.3%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 15 (40.5%) | 22 (59.5%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 88 (23.8%) | 281 (76.1%) |
| Public Administration | 216 (47.1%) | 243 (52.9%) |
| Total | 3,678 (52.3%) | 3,355 (47.7%) |
Education in Boone County
School Enrollment in Boone County
The most common levels of schooling among the 4,435 students in Boone County are middle school (1,202 | 27.1%), high school (1,044 | 23.5%), and elementary school (1,017 | 22.9%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 154 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 186 | 4.2% |
| Elementary School | 1,017 | 22.9% |
| Middle School | 1,202 | 27.1% |
| High School | 1,044 | 23.5% |
| College / Undergraduate | 718 | 16.2% |
| Graduate / Professional | 114 | 2.6% |
| Total | 4,435 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Boone County
Out of a total of 4,435 students who are enrolled in schools in Boone County, 452 (10.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,983 (89.8%) 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 56 (43.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,381 (96.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 73 (56.6%) | 56 (43.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 989 (95.2%) | 50 (4.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,381 (96.5%) | 50 (3.5%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 714 (83.3%) | 143 (16.7%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 199 (90.0%) | 22 (10.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 316 (78.0%) | 89 (22.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 55 (83.3%) | 11 (16.7%) |
| 35 Years and over | 255 (88.8%) | 32 (11.2%) |
| Total | 3,983 (89.8%) | 452 (10.2%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Boone County
Education (584 | 30.7%), science & technology (344 | 18.1%), business (286 | 15.0%), engineering (163 | 8.6%), and liberal arts & history (123 | 6.5%) are the most common fields of study among 1,901 individuals in Boone County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 32 | 1.7% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 117 | 6.1% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 24 | 1.3% |
| Psychology | 77 | 4.1% |
| Social Sciences | 10 | 0.5% |
| Engineering | 163 | 8.6% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 11 | 0.6% |
| Science & Technology | 344 | 18.1% |
| Business | 286 | 15.0% |
| Education | 584 | 30.7% |
| Literature & Languages | 31 | 1.6% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 123 | 6.5% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 10 | 0.5% |
| Communications | 27 | 1.4% |
| Arts & Humanities | 62 | 3.3% |
| Total | 1,901 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Boone County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Boone County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Boone County are males with 2 vehicles (1,436, accounting for 39.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,086, making up 43.2%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 84 (2.3%) | 119 (3.6%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 651 (17.7%) | 698 (21.0%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,436 (39.0%) | 1,086 (32.7%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 1,216 (33.0%) | 1,033 (31.1%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 216 (5.9%) | 317 (9.5%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 82 (2.2%) | 72 (2.2%) |
| Total | 3,685 (100.0%) | 3,325 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Boone County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Boone County are 45 to 59 minutes (1,110 commuters, 16.5%), 5 to 9 minutes (990 commuters, 14.7%), and 60 to 89 minutes (637 commuters, 9.5%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 382 | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 990 | 14.7% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 612 | 9.1% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 427 | 6.3% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 479 | 7.1% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 184 | 2.7% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 628 | 9.3% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 425 | 6.3% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 417 | 6.2% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 1,110 | 16.5% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 637 | 9.5% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 439 | 6.5% |
Commute Time by Sex in Boone County
The most common commute times in Boone County are 45 to 59 minutes (667 commuters, 18.9%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (562 commuters, 17.6%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 107 (3.0%) | 275 (8.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 428 (12.1%) | 562 (17.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 264 (7.5%) | 348 (10.9%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 170 (4.8%) | 257 (8.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 295 (8.4%) | 184 (5.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 73 (2.1%) | 111 (3.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 319 (9.0%) | 309 (9.7%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 240 (6.8%) | 185 (5.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 172 (4.9%) | 245 (7.7%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 667 (18.9%) | 443 (13.9%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 485 (13.7%) | 152 (4.8%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 315 (8.9%) | 124 (3.9%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Boone County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Boone County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (601, 17.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (541, 16.9%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 429 (12.1%) | 150 (4.7%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 225 (6.4%) | 151 (4.7%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 231 (6.5%) | 284 (8.9%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 469 (13.3%) | 302 (9.5%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 157 (4.4%) | 160 (5.0%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 601 (17.0%) | 541 (16.9%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 153 (4.3%) | 277 (8.7%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 237 (6.7%) | 427 (13.4%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 63 (1.8%) | 98 (3.1%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 63 (1.8%) | 241 (7.5%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 44 (1.2%) | 108 (3.4%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 83 (2.4%) | 10 (0.3%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 298 (8.4%) | 206 (6.5%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 482 (13.6%) | 240 (7.5%) |
| Total | 3,535 (100.0%) | 3,195 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Boone County
Occupancy by Ownership in Boone County
Of the total 7,992 dwellings in Boone County, owner-occupied units account for 6,319 (79.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,673 (20.9%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 6,319 | 79.1% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,673 | 20.9% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 7,992 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Boone County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 2,133 | 26.7% |
| 2-Person Household | 2,965 | 37.1% |
| 3-Person Household | 1,581 | 19.8% |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,313 | 16.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 7,992 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Boone County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,565 (73.4%) | 568 (26.6%) |
| 2-Person Household | 2,312 (78.0%) | 653 (22.0%) |
| 3-Person Household | 1,309 (82.8%) | 272 (17.2%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,133 (86.3%) | 180 (13.7%) |
| Total Housing Units | 6,319 (79.1%) | 1,673 (20.9%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Boone County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 826 (71.8%) | 324 (28.2%) |
| High School Diploma | 2,834 (78.6%) | 770 (21.4%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 1,762 (80.4%) | 430 (19.6%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 897 (85.8%) | 149 (14.2%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Boone County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 890 | 11.1% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,192 | 14.9% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,398 | 17.5% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,683 | 21.1% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,743 | 21.8% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 657 | 8.2% |
| 85 Years and Over | 429 | 5.4% |
| Total | 7,992 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Boone County
Median Income by Occupancy in Boone County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 6,319 (79.1%) | $65,099 |
| Renter-Occupied | 1,673 (20.9%) | $25,394 |
| Average | 7,992 (100.0%) | $56,182 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Boone County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 146 (2.3%) | 161 (9.6%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 71 (1.1%) | 57 (3.4%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 295 (4.7%) | 366 (21.9%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 332 (5.2%) | 145 (8.7%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 221 (3.5%) | 96 (5.7%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 664 (10.5%) | 171 (10.2%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 743 (11.8%) | 167 (10.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,078 (17.1%) | 244 (14.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 983 (15.6%) | 163 (9.7%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,339 (21.2%) | 95 (5.7%) |
| $150,000 or more | 447 (7.1%) | 8 (0.5%) |
| Total | 6,319 (100.0%) | 1,673 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Boone County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 1,140 (18.0%) | 33 (2.0%) |
| $300 to $499 | 2,073 (32.8%) | 207 (12.4%) |
| $500 to $799 | 1,070 (16.9%) | 466 (27.9%) |
| $800 to $999 | 558 (8.8%) | 276 (16.5%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 930 (14.7%) | 259 (15.5%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 428 (6.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 51 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 49 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 20 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6,319 (100.0%) | 1,673 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Boone County
Housing Structures in Boone County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 5,360 | 67.1% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 10 | 0.1% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 181 | 2.3% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 96 | 1.2% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 65 | 0.8% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 104 | 1.3% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 2,176 | 27.2% |
| Total | 7,992 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Boone County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 4,740 (88.4%) | 620 (11.6%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 9 (90.0%) | 1 (10.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 21 (11.6%) | 160 (88.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 96 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 65 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 6 (5.8%) | 98 (94.2%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 1,543 (70.9%) | 633 (29.1%) |
| Total | 6,319 (79.1%) | 1,673 (20.9%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Boone County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 6 (0.1%) | 6 (0.4%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 126 (2.0%) | 213 (12.7%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 1,803 (28.5%) | 895 (53.5%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 2,709 (42.9%) | 375 (22.4%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,675 (26.5%) | 184 (11.0%) |
| Total | 6,319 (100.0%) | 1,673 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Boone County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 2,617 (41.4%) | 449 (26.8%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 308 (4.9%) | 89 (5.3%) |
| Electricity | 3,222 (51.0%) | 1,122 (67.1%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 34 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 130 (2.1%) | 13 (0.8%) |
| No Fuel Used | 8 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6,319 (100.0%) | 1,673 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Boone County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 326 (5.2%) | 319 (19.1%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,810 (28.6%) | 801 (47.9%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 2,392 (37.9%) | 404 (24.1%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,791 (28.3%) | 149 (8.9%) |
| Total | 6,319 (100.0%) | 1,673 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Boone County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Boone County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 3,966 | 2,353 |
| Median Property Value | $77,500 | $123,700 |
| Median Household Income | $46,538 | $299 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $374 | $10 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $390 | $143 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Boone County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 1,236 (31.2%) | 262 (11.1%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 1,396 (35.2%) | 720 (30.6%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 1,253 (31.6%) | 1,172 (49.8%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 40 (1.0%) | 121 (5.1%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 36 (0.9%) | 70 (3.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 5 (0.1%) | 8 (0.3%) |
| Total | 3,966 (100.0%) | 2,353 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Boone County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 195 (4.9%) | 68 (2.9%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 754 (19.0%) | 22 (0.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 514 (13.0%) | 94 (4.0%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 625 (15.8%) | 150 (6.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 695 (17.5%) | 118 (5.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 515 (13.0%) | 383 (16.3%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 520 (13.1%) | 468 (19.9%) |
| $150,000 or more | 148 (3.7%) | 819 (34.8%) |
| Total | 3,966 (100.0%) | 2,353 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Boone County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 2,331 (58.8%) | 95,721 (4,068.0%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 633 (16.0%) | 1,613 (68.5%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 160 (4.0%) | 275 (11.7%) |
| 4.0x or more | 773 (19.5%) | 298 (12.7%) |
| Total | 3,966 (100.0%) | 2,353 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Boone County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 2,443 (61.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 507 (12.8%) | 1,136 (48.3%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 213 (5.4%) | 638 (27.1%) |
| Total | 3,966 (100.0%) | 2,353 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Boone County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Boone County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 1,224 (98.2%) | 22 (1.8%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 3,351 (98.2%) | 61 (1.8%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,461 (90.1%) | 161 (9.9%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 1,729 (83.0%) | 355 (17.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,338 (90.8%) | 237 (9.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,570 (87.5%) | 366 (12.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 3,097 (98.2%) | 56 (1.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,944 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 1,544 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 20,258 (94.2%) | 1,258 (5.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Boone County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 1,224 (98.2%) | 22 (1.8%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 3,351 (98.2%) | 61 (1.8%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,461 (90.1%) | 161 (9.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Boone County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 3,507 (93.7%) | 236 (6.3%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 3,597 (96.0%) | 152 (4.1%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,103 (96.4%) | 154 (3.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,171 (91.6%) | 289 (8.4%) |
| $100,000 and over | 5,873 (93.2%) | 427 (6.8%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Boone County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 745 (59.8%) | 479 (38.4%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,550 (45.4%) | 1,940 (56.9%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 655 (40.4%) | 884 (54.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 707 (33.9%) | 1,060 (50.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 935 (36.3%) | 1,443 (56.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,310 (44.6%) | 1,497 (51.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,603 (50.8%) | 2,056 (65.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,934 (99.7%) | 1,683 (57.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,544 (100.0%) | 881 (57.1%) |
| Total | 11,983 (55.7%) | 11,923 (55.4%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Boone County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 16 (2.9%) | 42 (8.2%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 225 (12.6%) | 65 (3.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 338 (16.3%) | 230 (12.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1,009 (23.6%) | 971 (22.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 573 (39.8%) | 743 (49.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 405 (59.6%) | 541 (62.6%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Boone County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 16 (2.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 30 (1.7%) | 42 (2.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 20 (1.0%) | 62 (3.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 288 (6.8%) | 177 (4.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 318 (22.1%) | 242 (16.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 139 (20.4%) | 250 (28.9%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 42 (8.2%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 5 (0.3%) | 23 (1.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 21 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 169 (4.0%) | 106 (2.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 120 (8.3%) | 180 (12.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 152 (22.4%) | 156 (18.1%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 185 (10.4%) | 5 (0.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 311 (15.0%) | 103 (5.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 298 (7.0%) | 399 (9.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 179 (12.4%) | 280 (18.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 86 (12.7%) | 162 (18.8%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 5 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 18 (0.9%) | 78 (4.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 570 (13.4%) | 595 (13.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 345 (24.0%) | 561 (37.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 266 (39.1%) | 283 (32.8%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 62 (3.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 26 (1.3%) | 3 (0.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 168 (3.9%) | 172 (3.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 93 (6.5%) | 125 (8.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 71 (10.4%) | 156 (18.1%) |
Technology Access in Boone County
Computing Device Access in Boone County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 5,392 | 67.5% |
| Smartphone | 5,704 | 71.4% |
| Tablet | 4,374 | 54.7% |
| No Computing Device | 979 | 12.2% |
| Total | 7,992 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Boone County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 20 | 0.3% |
| Broadband Home | 5,731 | 71.7% |
| Cellular Data Only | 537 | 6.7% |
| Satellite Internet | 590 | 7.4% |
| No Internet | 1,233 | 15.4% |
| Total | 7,992 | 100.0% |
Boone County Summary
Boone County, West Virginia is located in the southern part of the state and is part of the Charleston-Huntington-Ashland metropolitan area. It is bordered by Logan County to the north, Lincoln County to the east, Kanawha County to the south, and Putnam County to the west. The county seat is Madison, and the largest city is Danville. The county was created in 1847 from parts of Cabell, Kanawha, and Logan counties and is named for Daniel Boone, the famous frontiersman.
Geography
Boone County is located in the Appalachian Mountains and is part of the Allegheny Plateau. The county is mostly mountainous, with the highest point being Big Ugly Mountain at 2,845 feet. The county is drained by the Coal, Guyandotte, and Little Coal rivers. The county has a total area of 441 square miles, of which 439 square miles is land and 2 square miles is water.
Economy
The economy of Boone County is largely based on coal mining and related industries. The county is home to several coal mines, including the Big Ugly Mine, the largest underground coal mine in the state. Other industries in the county include timber, natural gas, and tourism.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Boone County had a population of 24,629. The racial makeup of the county was 97.2% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. 1.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,945, and the median income for a family was $37,945. The per capita income for the county was $17,845. About 17.2% of families and 20.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.
Conclusion
Boone County, West Virginia is a rural county located in the Appalachian Mountains. It is home to several coal mines and related industries, as well as timber, natural gas, and tourism. The county has a population of 24,629, with a median household income of $30,945 and a median family income of $37,945. The poverty rate in the county is higher than the state average, with 17.2% of families and 20.7% of the population living below the poverty line.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Boone County?
Total Population of Boone County is 21,705.
What is the Total Male Population of Boone County?
Total Male Population of Boone County is 10,931.
What is the Total Female Population of Boone County?
Total Female Population of Boone County is 10,774.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Boone County?
There are 101.46 Males per 100 Females in Boone County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Boone County?
There are 98.56 Females per 100 Males in Boone County.
What is the Median Population Age in Boone County?
Median Population Age in Boone County is 44.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Boone County
Average Family Size in Boone County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Boone County
Average Household Size in Boone County is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Boone County?
Per Capita income in Boone County is $26,242.
What is the Median Family Income in Boone County?
Median Family Income in Boone County is $70,401.
What is the Median Household income in Boone County?
Median Household Income in Boone County is $56,182.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Boone County?
Income or Wage Gap in Boone County is 36.4%.
Women in Boone County earn 63.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Boone County?
Family Income Deficit in Boone County is $9,469.
Families that are below poverty line in Boone County earn $9,469 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Boone County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Boone County is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Boone County?
There are 7,868 People in the Labor Forcein in Boone County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Boone County?
44.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Boone County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Boone County?
Unemployment Rate in Boone County is 9.8%.