Boone County's 2026 population is estimated at 20,288, reflecting a -0.51% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Boone County is the 29th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 24,607 and has grown -17.55% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.3 years
Female: 47.1 years
Male: 44.5 years
There are 16,709 adults, (4,656 of whom are seniors) in Boone County.
Female: 10,510 (50%)
Male: 10,516 (50%)
The racial composition of Boone County includes 97.36% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,470 | 97.36% |
| Two or more races | 342 | 1.63% |
| Other race | 87 | 0.41% |
| Black or African American | 86 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.02% |
Boone County 's average per capita income is $44,369. Household income levels show a median of $57,093. The poverty rate stands at 16.24%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,268 | - |
| Families | $75,744 | $85,118 |
| Households | $57,093 | $70,950 |
| Non Families | $27,039 | $37,155 |
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