2023 ACS Census Data · Population 137,676
Boone County is a mid-sized county in Kentucky with a population of 137,676. The median household income is $94,752, 46% above the national average. The poverty rate is 6.6%, median home value is $253,200, and 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 47% above the national average.
Population
137,676
2023 estimate
Rank #477 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$94,752
Household
Rank #196 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$253,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #760 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
35.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #411 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.
50.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
6.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
8.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
69% above Kentucky avg·46% above national avg
Poverty Rate
65% above Kentucky avg·56% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
28% above Kentucky avg·19% 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 →
$43,436
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
6.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
68.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
69% above Kentucky avg·21% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
62% above Kentucky avg·35% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
5% above Kentucky avg·5% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
7% above Kentucky avg·13% above national avg
Housing Units
52,476
Households
50,341
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.7
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,595
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
92.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
91% above Kentucky avg·47% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
10% above Kentucky avg·6% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.1%
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