Boone County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Name: Boone County, Indiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Boone County, Indiana has a population of 74,718, the 23rd most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $111,250 and the median home value is $376,200. The poverty rate is 4.5%.

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

Boone County Quick Facts

Population 74,718

Median Household Income $111,250

Median Home Value $376,200

Poverty Rate 4.5%

Unemployment Rate 2.8%

Median Age 38.8 years

Homeownership Rate 78.8%

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 51.7%

High School Graduation 94.9%

Cities/Places 6

Population 74,718 23rd of 92

Median Income $111,250 55% higher than state

Poverty Rate 4.5%

Unemployment 2.8%

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	72,827	74,718	+2.6%
Median household income	$104,865	$111,250	+6.1%
Median home value	$341,800	$376,200	+10.1%

Median Household Income

Boone

$111,250

$71,957

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Boone

$376,200

$218,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 8.7%

$25K-$50K 12.9%

$50K-$100K 22.5%

$100K+ 56.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.4%

$10K-$15K

2.1%

$15K-$20K

1.6%

$20K-$25K

2.6%

$25K-$30K

2.4%

$30K-$35K

2.7%

$35K-$40K

2.6%

$40K-$45K

2.6%

$45K-$50K

2.6%

$50K-$60K

5.3%

$60K-$75K

6.6%

$75K-$100K

10.5%

$100K-$125K

12.9%

$125K-$150K

7.9%

$150K-$200K

12.0%

$200K+

23.1%

Employment

2.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

69.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.8%

Renter 21.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,359/mo 14.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.5%

18-34

19.4%

35-54

27.9%

55-74

21.0%

75+

6.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Boone County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Zionsville	32,095	$172,024	3.1%	$587,800
Lebanon	17,812	$65,154	7.9%	$195,600
Whitestown	12,466	$123,643	2.8%	$373,500
Thorntown	1,212	$73,750	8.5%	$193,800
Advance	390	$64,500	9.2%	$164,500
Ulen	152	N/A	4.0%	$431,700

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Population Overview

Boone County is located in Indiana with a total population of 74,718. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Boone County is 38.8 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Boone County is $111,250. This is 55% higher than the state median of $71,957. It is also 38% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.5%. This is 63% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $376,200. Housing costs are 72% higher than the state median of $218,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Boone County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.3%. The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 9.1%.

Education

51.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Boone County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 76% higher than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.9%. Notably, 21.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

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 Indiana 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, Indiana?

Boone County has a population of 74,718, making it the 23rd most populous county in Indiana.

What is the median income in Boone County?

The median household income in Boone County is $111,250 with a poverty rate of 4.5%.

How many cities are in Boone County, Indiana?

Boone County contains 6 Census-designated places.