Boone County's estimated 2026 population is 20,288 with a growth rate of -0.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Boone County is the 29th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 24,607 and has seen a growth of -17.55% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Boone County includes 97.29% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (97.29%)
Two or more races (1.8%)
Black or African American (0.43%)
Other race (0.28%)
Asian (0.2%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,735 | 97.29% |
| Two or more races | 384 | 1.8% |
| Black or African American | 91 | 0.43% |
| Other race | 59 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.2% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Boone County's average per capita income is $41,285. Household income levels show a median of $56,152. The poverty rate stands at 17.31%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,703 | - |
| Families | $71,136 | $79,968 |
| Households | $56,152 | $67,971 |
| Non Families | $28,472 | $37,874 |
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