Boone County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Boone County is located in Indiana with a total population of 72,827. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Boone County is 38.3 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Boone County is $104,865. This is 50% higher than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% higher. The poverty rate stands at 5.1%. This is 58% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $341,800. Housing costs are 70% higher than the state median of $201,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Boone County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.1%. The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 8.4%.

Education

50.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Boone County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 75% higher than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.0%. Notably, 20.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.