Boonville, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Boonville, Missouri had a total population of 7,689, the 112th largest city in Missouri, with a median household income of $56,429, which is 20% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Boonville Quick Facts
How Boonville 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 | 7,682 | 7,689 | +0.1% |
| Median household income | $51,321 | $56,429 | +10.0% |
| Median home value | $173,400 | $187,900 | +8.4% |
How Boonville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Boonville Rankings in Missouri
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Other Cities in Cooper County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot Grove | 744 | $73,977 | 7.0% | $133,000 |
| Otterville | 489 | $48,828 | 11.7% | $122,800 |
| Windsor Place | 405 | $99,375 | 6.2% | $235,800 |
| Bunceton | 256 | $43,500 | 12.2% | $82,500 |
| Prairie Home | 251 | $53,750 | 8.8% | $131,300 |
| Blackwater | 207 | $66,389 | 9.7% | $123,600 |
| Wooldridge | 20 | N/A | 20.0% | $156,300 |
Cities Similar to Boonville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter | 7,891 | $51,701 | $137,200 | 17.7% | 17.0% |
| Pacific | 7,475 | $62,860 | $249,300 | 21.3% | 5.5% |
| Marshfield | 7,696 | $67,642 | $204,700 | 19.0% | 18.1% |
| Aurora | 7,397 | $49,848 | $124,400 | 12.0% | 18.1% |
| Maplewood | 8,156 | $65,125 | $237,000 | 53.2% | 8.7% |
Population Overview
Boonville is a small city located in Missouri, within Cooper County. The total population is 7,689. It ranks as the 112th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.
Age Demographics
The median age in Boonville is 39.1 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Boonville is $56,429. This is 20% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 44% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $187,900. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $230,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 63.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Boonville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.2%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.
Education
21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower 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 87.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Boonville, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Boonville, Missouri?
Boonville, Missouri has a population of 7,689 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Boonville, MO?
The median household income in Boonville is $56,429, which is 30% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Boonville, MO?
The poverty rate in Boonville is 14.3%. This means approximately 925 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Boonville, Missouri?
Boonville's population is 82.9% White, 9.2% Black, 2.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.2% Asian.
What is the median home value in Boonville, MO?
The median home value in Boonville is $187,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x.
How educated is Boonville, Missouri?
21.6% of adults (25+) in Boonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.