Boone County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Boone County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 37,896. It is the 21st most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Boone County is 41.3 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Boone County is $54,195. This is 8% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $169,300. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $175,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Boone County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 8.8%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

16.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.7%.