Boone County's estimated 2026 population is 149,383 with a growth rate of 1.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Boone County is the 5th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 119,380 and has seen a growth of 25.13% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Boone County includes 85.33% White, 3.81% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (85.33%)
Two or more races (5.52%)
Black or African American (3.81%)
Other race (2.46%)
Asian (2.36%)
Native American (0.3%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.23%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 117,478 | 85.33% |
| Two or more races | 7,601 | 5.52% |
| Black or African American | 5,240 | 3.81% |
| Other race | 3,381 | 2.46% |
| Asian | 3,246 | 2.36% |
| Native American | 415 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 315 | 0.23% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Boone County's average per capita income is $57,524. Household income levels show a median of $94,752. The poverty rate stands at 6.6%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $124,688 | $149,008 |
| Families | $114,142 | $133,142 |
| Households | $94,752 | $116,044 |
| Non Families | $49,655 | $67,127 |
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