Boone County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Name: Boone County, Arkansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Boone County, Arkansas has a population of 38,138, the 20th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $55,143 and the median home value is $188,900. The poverty rate is 11.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Boone County Quick Facts

Population 38,138

Median Household Income $55,143

Median Home Value $188,900

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment Rate 2.5%

Median Age 41.4 years

Homeownership Rate 70.8%

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.2%

High School Graduation 92.4%

Cities/Places 12

Population 38,138 20th of 75

Median Income $55,143 9% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment 2.5%

How Boone County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	37,896	38,138	+0.6%
Median household income	$54,195	$55,143	+1.7%
Median home value	$169,300	$188,900	+11.6%

Median Household Income

Boone

$55,143

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Boone

$188,900

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.6%

$25K-$50K 25.0%

$50K-$100K 32.8%

$100K+ 22.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.1%

$10K-$15K

5.2%

$15K-$20K

4.6%

$20K-$25K

4.7%

$25K-$30K

4.8%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

4.9%

$40K-$45K

5.9%

$45K-$50K

5.3%

$50K-$60K

9.0%

$60K-$75K

11.3%

$75K-$100K

12.5%

$100K-$125K

9.7%

$125K-$150K

5.0%

$150K-$200K

3.8%

$200K+

4.1%

Employment

2.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

56.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.8%

Renter 29.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $733/mo 16.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.5%

18-34

19.3%

35-54

23.6%

55-74

25.5%

75+

9.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 51 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Boone County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Harrison	13,350	$44,056	14.9%	$169,600
Diamond City	672	$45,966	20.5%	$98,000
Bergman	542	$61,042	13.0%	$144,100
Alpena	510	$50,625	18.6%	$127,400
Bellefonte	428	$46,458	29.2%	$187,500
Lead Hill	320	$55,000	18.4%	$114,300
Batavia	307	N/A	3.9%	$221,200
Omaha	174	$30,833	14.4%	$75,600
Valley Springs	121	N/A	13.2%	$126,600
Everton	79	N/A	21.5%	$65,000
South Lead Hill	69	$58,750	5.8%	$108,300
Zinc	45	N/A	46.7%	N/A

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Population Overview

Boone County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 38,138. It is the 20th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Boone County is 41.4 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Boone County is $55,143. This is 9% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $188,900. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $188,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Boone County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.1%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Boone County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Arkansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Boone County, Arkansas?

Boone County has a population of 38,138, making it the 20th most populous county in Arkansas.

What is the median income in Boone County?

The median household income in Boone County is $55,143 with a poverty rate of 11.7%.

How many cities are in Boone County, Arkansas?

Boone County contains 12 Census-designated places.