Boones Mill, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 228, Boones Mill's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Boones Mill is a small community located in Virginia, within Franklin County. The total population is 228. It ranks as the 565th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Boones Mill is 49.2 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 12.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Boones Mill is $75,972. This is 18% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.0%. This is 60% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 11.4%. This is 168% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $208,300. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $383,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Boones Mill is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Boones Mill has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (93.4% vs 58.4%). The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 18.3%.

Education

37.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Boones Mill, Virginia 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 Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.