Boone County's estimated 2026 population is 20,054 with a growth rate of -0.97% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Boone County is the 29th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 24,607 and has seen a growth of -18.5% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.3 years
Female: 47.1 years
Male: 44.5 years
There are 16,709 adults, (4,656 of whom are seniors) in Boone County.
Female: 10,510 (50%)
Male: 10,516 (50%)
The racial composition of Boone County includes 97.36% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,470 | 97.36% |
| Two or more races | 342 | 1.63% |
| Other race | 87 | 0.41% |
| Black or African American | 86 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.02% |
Boone County's average per capita income is $44,369. Household income levels show a median of $57,093. The poverty rate stands at 16.24%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,268 | - |
| Families | $75,744 | $85,118 |
| Households | $57,093 | $70,950 |
| Non Families | $27,039 | $37,155 |
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