Boone is a town located in Watauga County North Carolina. Boone has a 2024 population of 20,017. Boone is currently growing at a rate of 1.04% annually and its population has increased by 4.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,192 in 2020.
The average household income in Boone is $47,707 with a poverty rate of 55.9%. The median age in Boone is 21.4 years: 21.9 years for males, and 21 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Boone was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,513 | 90.42% |
| Two or more races | 755 | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 530 | 2.74% |
| Asian | 449 | 2.32% |
| Other race | 65 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 56 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,839 | 2.38 | 22.9 | 77.1 |
| Non Family | 4,342 | 2.13 | 8.5 | 91.5 |
| Married | 1,053 | 2.97 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Female | 343 | 2.85 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Male | 101 | 5.4 | 9.9 | 90.1 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
22.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 304 | 5.48% |
| Associates Degree | 440 | 7.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,028 | 18.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,529 | 27.58% |
| High School Graduate | 1,003 | 18.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 156 | 2.81% |
| Some College | 1,084 | 19.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,731 | 4,412 | 2,365 |
| Hispanic | 389 | 302 | 95 |
| Black | 236 | 207 | 42 |
| 2+ Races | 230 | 147 | 60 |
| Asian | 102 | 77 | 49 |
| Native American | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| Other Race | 28 | 26 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 49.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,439 | $36,164 | $32,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,953 | $87,204 | $39,260 |
| High School Graduate | $16,578 | $28,179 | $15,576 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,261 | $24,620 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,671 | $40,197 | $28,222 |
| Some College | $27,973 | $30,114 | $24,286 |
$34,671
Average Earnings
$40,197
Average Male
$28,222
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.2% of Boone residents speak only English, while 4.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,331 | 7,015 | 56.89% |
| Multiple | 581 | 318 | 54.73% |
| Hispanic | 654 | 190 | 29.05% |
| Black | 278 | 181 | 65.11% |
| Asian | 287 | 162 | 56.45% |
| Native | 38 | 5 | 13.16% |
| Other | 46 | 3 | 6.52% |
55.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
56.26%
Male Poverty Rate
55.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Boone is Black, with 65.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Boone is Other, with 6.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 78.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 63.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 42.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.89% |
| Some College | 33.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 79.89% |
| Female Employed | 48.3% |
| Male Employed | 42.22% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,901 | $95,055 |
| Households | $28,242 | $47,707 |
| Married Families | $102,567 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,220 | $30,366 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
12.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
14.2%
Male Marriage Rate
10.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
324
Number of Veterans
324
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 126 |
| First Gulf War | 80 |
| Korea | 57 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 113 |
| 75+ | 91 |
| 35 to 54 | 82 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 288 | 1.73% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 4.64% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 5.07% |
| Black | 2 | 0.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.6%
Labor Force Participation
44.7%
Employment Rate
16.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.75%
Born in Boone
96.7%
Native Born
3.3%
Foreign Born
2.14%
Non Citizen
1.16%
Naturalized
96.7% of Boone residents were born in the United States, with 64.75% having been born in North Carolina. 2.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 21,048 | 206 | 0.99% |
| 2028 | 20,842 | 206 | 1% |
| 2027 | 20,636 | 207 | 1.01% |
| 2026 | 20,429 | 206 | 1.02% |
| 2025 | 20,223 | 206 | 1.03% |
| 2024 | 20,017 | 206 | 1.04% |
| 2023 | 19,811 | 66 | 0.33% |
| 2022 | 19,745 | -45 | -0.23% |
| 2021 | 19,790 | 598 | 3.12% |
| 2020 | 19,192 | -431 | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 19,623 | 69 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 19,554 | 291 | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 19,263 | 368 | 1.95% |
| 2016 | 18,895 | 622 | 3.4% |
| 2015 | 18,273 | 358 | 2% |
| 2014 | 17,915 | -221 | -1.22% |
| 2013 | 18,136 | 125 | 0.69% |
| 2012 | 18,011 | 402 | 2.28% |
| 2011 | 17,609 | 515 | 3.01% |
| 2010 | 17,094 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,472 | 557 | 4.31% |
| 1990 | 12,915 | 2,724 | 26.73% |
| 1980 | 10,191 | 1,437 | 16.42% |
| 1970 | 8,754 | 5,068 | 137.49% |
| 1960 | 3,686 | 713 | 23.98% |
| 1950 | 2,973 | -18,075 | -85.88% |