Boone County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Boone County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 137,676. It is the 4th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Boone County is 37.7 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Boone County is $94,752. This is 52% higher than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.6%. This is 59% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $253,200. Housing costs are 32% higher than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Boone County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Boone County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.7%. The Black or African American population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.4% vs 1.5%).

Education

35.4% 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 31% higher than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.6%.