Boone County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Name: Boone County, Missouri Demographics
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Boone County, Missouri has a population of 188,043, the 8th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $72,758 and the median home value is $272,800. The poverty rate is 16.6%.

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

Boone County Quick Facts

Population 188,043

Median Household Income $72,758

Median Home Value $272,800

Poverty Rate 16.6%

Unemployment Rate 3.8%

Median Age 32.7 years

Homeownership Rate 57.7%

Affordability Ratio 3.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 51.5%

High School Graduation 95.4%

Cities/Places 12

Population 188,043 8th of 115

Median Income $72,758 3% higher than state

Poverty Rate 16.6%

Unemployment 3.8%

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	185,874	188,043	+1.2%
Median household income	$69,913	$72,758	+4.1%
Median home value	$254,100	$272,800	+7.4%

Median Household Income

Boone

$72,758

$70,702

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Boone

$272,800

$230,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.7%

$25K-$50K 18.0%

$50K-$100K 30.0%

$100K+ 35.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.7%

$10K-$15K

3.8%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

3.7%

$25K-$30K

3.9%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

3.4%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

6.7%

$60K-$75K

10.3%

$75K-$100K

13.1%

$100K-$125K

10.2%

$125K-$150K

6.8%

$150K-$200K

8.2%

$200K+

10.2%

Employment

3.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.0%|National: 5.2%

66.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 57.7%

Renter 42.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,088/mo 17.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.2%

18-34

33.3%

35-54

22.7%

55-74

18.6%

75+

5.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Boone County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Columbia	128,548	$66,498	19.3%	$284,600
Ashland	4,914	$93,143	4.1%	$258,500
Centralia	4,690	$66,438	11.9%	$174,300
Hallsville	1,927	$71,000	11.9%	$214,800
Sturgeon	1,035	$76,250	4.1%	$146,500
Harrisburg	312	$68,906	11.0%	$206,700
Rocheport	231	$57,083	10.0%	$223,300
Clark	200	$71,250	21.0%	$131,300
Hartsburg	109	$46,250	10.1%	$168,800
Pierpont	64	$88,750	3.1%	$325,000
Huntsdale	11	N/A	9.1%	N/A
McBaine	4	N/A	100.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Boone County is located in Missouri with a total population of 188,043. It is the 8th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Boone County is 32.7 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Boone County is $72,758. This is 3% higher than the state median of $70,702. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.6%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $272,800. Housing costs are 18% higher than the state median of $230,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 57.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% lower than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Boone County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.5%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.8% vs 2.1%).

Education

51.5% 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 59% higher than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.4%. Notably, 23.1% 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 Missouri 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, Missouri?

Boone County has a population of 188,043, making it the 8th most populous county in Missouri.

What is the median income in Boone County?

The median household income in Boone County is $72,758 with a poverty rate of 16.6%.

How many cities are in Boone County, Missouri?

Boone County contains 12 Census-designated places.