Boone County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Name: Boone County, Kentucky Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Boone County, Kentucky has a population of 139,841, the 5th most populous county in Kentucky. The median household income is $99,414 and the median home value is $277,300. The poverty rate is 6.3%.

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

Boone County Quick Facts

Population 139,841

Median Household Income $99,414

Median Home Value $277,300

Poverty Rate 6.3%

Unemployment Rate 3.1%

Median Age 37.7 years

Homeownership Rate 76.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 35.7%

High School Graduation 93.4%

Cities/Places 10

Population 139,841 5th of 120

Median Income $99,414 56% higher than state

Poverty Rate 6.3%

Unemployment 3.1%

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	137,676	139,841	+1.6%
Median household income	$94,752	$99,414	+4.9%
Median home value	$253,200	$277,300	+9.5%

Median Household Income

Boone

$99,414

$63,726

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Boone

$277,300

$205,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.0%

$25K-$50K 13.0%

$50K-$100K 28.3%

$100K+ 49.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.4%

$10K-$15K

1.7%

$15K-$20K

2.3%

$20K-$25K

2.7%

$25K-$30K

1.8%

$30K-$35K

2.7%

$35K-$40K

2.4%

$40K-$45K

2.9%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

5.7%

$60K-$75K

8.1%

$75K-$100K

14.5%

$100K-$125K

12.9%

$125K-$150K

10.2%

$150K-$200K

12.3%

$200K+

14.2%

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

67.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.3%

Renter 23.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,373/mo 16.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.6%

18-34

20.4%

35-54

26.9%

55-74

21.4%

75+

5.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 33 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Boone County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Florence	32,803	$71,003	9.5%	$210,700
Burlington	18,008	$109,308	5.5%	$254,300
Francisville	10,565	$159,371	1.7%	$398,000
Oakbrook	10,211	$94,652	2.5%	$260,700
Union	7,642	$136,712	2.9%	$411,500
Hebron	6,407	$106,719	10.0%	$239,300
Verona	1,394	$144,507	3.2%	$451,600
Petersburg	771	$101,389	3.6%	$226,700
Belleview	262	$34,423	17.6%	$121,000
Rabbit Hash	175	N/A	30.9%	$300,000

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Population Overview

Boone County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 139,841. It is the 5th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

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 $99,414. This is 56% higher than the state median of $63,726. It is also 23% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.3%. This is 61% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $277,300. Housing costs are 35% higher than the state median of $205,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Boone County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.3% 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 82.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.9%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.4% vs 1.6%).

Education

35.7% 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 30% higher than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.4%.

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 Kentucky 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, Kentucky?

Boone County has a population of 139,841, making it the 5th most populous county in Kentucky.

What is the median income in Boone County?

The median household income in Boone County is $99,414 with a poverty rate of 6.3%.

How many cities are in Boone County, Kentucky?

Boone County contains 10 Census-designated places.