Boone County, Arkansas's estimated 2024 population is 38,780 with a growth rate of 0.65% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Boone County, Arkansas is the 18th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 36,893 and has seen a growth of 5.11% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 40,030 | 250 | 0.63% |
| 2028 | 39,780 | 250 | 0.63% |
| 2027 | 39,530 | 250 | 0.64% |
| 2026 | 39,280 | 250 | 0.64% |
| 2025 | 39,030 | 250 | 0.64% |
| 2024 | 38,780 | 250 | 0.65% |
| 2023 | 38,530 | 250 | 0.65% |
| 2022 | 38,280 | 386 | 1.02% |
| 2021 | 37,894 | 513 | 1.37% |
| 2020 | 37,381 | -235 | -0.62% |
| 2019 | 37,616 | 71 | 0.19% |
| 2018 | 37,545 | 14 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 37,531 | 224 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 37,307 | 142 | 0.38% |
| 2015 | 37,165 | 15 | 0.04% |
| 2014 | 37,150 | -203 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 37,353 | 5 | 0.01% |
| 2012 | 37,348 | 255 | 0.69% |
| 2011 | 37,093 | 200 | 0.54% |
| 2010 | 36,893 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 28,297 | 2,230 | 8.55% |
| 1980 | 26,067 | 6,994 | 36.67% |
| 1970 | 19,073 | 2,957 | 18.35% |
| 1960 | 16,116 | -144 | -0.89% |
| 1950 | 16,260 | 400 | 2.52% |
| 1940 | 15,860 | 923 | 6.18% |
| 1930 | 14,937 | -1,161 | -7.21% |
| 1920 | 16,098 | 1,780 | 12.43% |
| 1910 | 14,318 | -2,078 | -12.67% |
| 1900 | 16,396 | 580 | 3.67% |
| 1890 | 15,816 | 3,670 | 30.22% |
| 1880 | 12,146 | 5,114 | 72.72% |
| 1870 | 7,032 | -32,998 | -82.43% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,722 | 94.26% |
| Two or more races | 1,595 | 4.21% |
| Other race | 195 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 145 | 0.38% |
| Black or African American | 103 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 98 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.1% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,232 | 2.46 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Married | 8,336 | 3.08 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Non Family | 5,223 | 1.18 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Female | 1,189 | 3.52 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Male | 484 | 2.95 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
70.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,703 | 6.41% |
| Associates Degree | 2,905 | 10.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,866 | 10.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,467 | 5.52% |
| High School Graduate | 9,469 | 35.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 761 | 2.86% |
| Some College | 7,395 | 27.84% |
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 | 24,843 | 22,657 | 4,082 |
| 2+ Races | 1,041 | 855 | 98 |
| Hispanic | 670 | 591 | 118 |
| Other Race | 123 | 84 | 41 |
| Native American | 107 | 83 | 6 |
| Asian | 88 | 87 | 62 |
| Black | 78 | 72 | 0 |
| Islander | 26 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 98.86%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,097 | $76,429 | $38,508 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,760 | $74,250 | $58,674 |
| High School Graduate | $36,070 | $39,205 | $27,672 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,583 | $29,016 | $13,958 |
| Overall | $36,749 | $41,135 | $32,801 |
| Some College | $35,108 | $37,284 | $33,154 |
$36,749
Average Earnings
$41,135
Average Male
$32,801
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.46% of Boone County, Arkansas residents speak only English, while 2.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34,688 | 4,253 | 12.26% |
| Multiple | 1,588 | 349 | 21.98% |
| Hispanic | 1,108 | 314 | 28.34% |
| Other | 190 | 80 | 42.11% |
| Islander | 38 | 36 | 94.74% |
| Black | 58 | 34 | 58.62% |
| Asian | 98 | 28 | 28.57% |
| Native | 133 | 19 | 14.29% |
13.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.98%
Male Poverty Rate
13.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Boone County, Arkansas is Islander, with 94.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Boone County, Arkansas is White, with 12.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.43% |
| Some College | 9.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 55.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 24.76% |
| Male Employed | 7.05% |
| Female Employed | 6.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,420 | $86,424 |
| Households | $54,195 | $70,513 |
| Married Families | $72,869 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,704 | $38,492 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.4%
Male Marriage Rate
53.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,438
Number of Veterans
2,358
Male Veterans
80
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 893 |
| First Gulf War | 551 |
| Second Gulf War | 427 |
| Korea | 278 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 708 |
| 65 to 74 | 674 |
| 35 to 54 | 477 |
| 55 to 64 | 357 |
| 18 to 34 | 222 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,319 | 8.4% |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 9.32% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 4.88% |
| Native American | 6 | 5.61% |
| Other Race | 6 | 3.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.7%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
56.55%
Born in Boone County, Arkansas
98.76%
Native Born
1.24%
Foreign Born
0.89%
Non Citizen
0.35%
Naturalized
98.76% of Boone County, Arkansas residents were born in the United States, with 56.55% having been born in Arkansas. 0.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.