2023 ACS Census Data · Population 26,669
Boone County is a small county in Iowa with a population of 26,669. The median household income is $79,741, 23% above the national average. The poverty rate is 6.7%, median home value is $191,200, and 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
26,669
2023 estimate
Rank #1589 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$79,741
Household
Rank #517 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$191,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #1332 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
28.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #803 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
14% above Iowa avg·23% above national avg
Poverty Rate
38% above Iowa avg·55% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
2% above Iowa avg·13% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$41,075
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
6.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
65.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
19% above Iowa avg·9% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
2% above Iowa avg·11% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
7% above Iowa avg·11% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
7% above Iowa avg·19% above national avg
Housing Units
12,005
Households
10,935
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,531
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
22 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
21% above Iowa avg·19% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Iowa avg·8% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
4.5%
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