Boone County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Boone County is located in Missouri with a total population of 185,874. It is the 8th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Boone County is 32.2 years. This is 17% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Boone County is $69,913. This is 1% higher than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.2%. This is 36% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $254,100. Housing costs are 18% higher than the state median of $215,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 58.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Boone County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.3%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.6% vs 2.1%).

Education

51.0% 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 60% higher than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.6%. Notably, 22.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.