Boone County, West Virginia Population 2022
Boone County, West Virginia's estimated population is 19,969 with a growth rate of -2.42% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Boone County, West Virginia is the 30th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 Population was 24,608 and has seen a growth of -18.85% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 3,237 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 4,840 | 1,603 | 49.52% |
| 1870 | 4,553 | -287 | -5.93% |
| 1880 | 5,824 | 1,271 | 27.92% |
| 1890 | 6,885 | 1,061 | 18.22% |
| 1900 | 8,194 | 1,309 | 19.01% |
| 1910 | 10,331 | 2,137 | 26.08% |
| 1920 | 15,319 | 4,988 | 48.28% |
| 1930 | 24,586 | 9,267 | 60.49% |
| 1940 | 28,556 | 3,970 | 16.15% |
| 1950 | 33,173 | 4,617 | 16.17% |
| 1960 | 28,764 | -4,409 | -13.29% |
| 1970 | 25,118 | -3,646 | -12.68% |
| 1980 | 30,447 | 5,329 | 21.22% |
| 1990 | 25,870 | -4,577 | -15.03% |
| 2010 | 24,608 | -1,262 | -4.88% |
| 2011 | 24,412 | -196 | -0.80% |
| 2012 | 24,358 | -54 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 24,089 | -269 | -1.10% |
| 2014 | 23,716 | -373 | -1.55% |
| 2015 | 23,252 | -464 | -1.96% |
| 2016 | 22,809 | -443 | -1.91% |
| 2017 | 22,369 | -440 | -1.93% |
| 2018 | 21,953 | -416 | -1.86% |
| 2019 | 21,457 | -496 | -2.26% |
| 2020 | 20,961 | -496 | -2.31% |
| 2021 | 20,465 | -496 | -2.37% |
| 2022 | 19,969 | -496 | -2.42% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,385 | 97.66% |
| Black or African American | 150 | 0.69% |
| Some Other Race | 6 | 0.03% |
| Two or More Races | 356 | 1.63% |
Boone County, West Virginia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,691 | 2.5 | 78.2 |
| Married | 4,779 | 3.05 | 91.8 |
| Male | 360 | 3.05 | 57.5 |
| Female | 946 | 2.95 | 59 |
| Non Family | 2,606 | 1.26 | 63 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 862 | 5.51% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,735 | 11.09% |
| High School Graduate | 7,286 | 46.58% |
| Some College | 2,590 | 16.56% |
| Associates Degree | 1,348 | 8.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,035 | 6.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 787 | 5.03% |
Boone County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 161 | 156 | 84 |
| White | 15,401 | 12,818 | 1,738 |
| Hispanic | 46 | 46 | |
| Black | 61 | 52 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 52.17%.
$35,026
Average Earnings
$47,069
Average Male
$25,302
Average Female
Boone County, West Virginia Language by Age
Boone County, West Virginia Language
99.67% of Boone County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 0.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.29% of the population.
Boone County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 140 | 52 | 37.14% |
| White | 21,071 | 3,987 | 18.92% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 350 | 14 | 4.00% |
18.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.58%
Male Poverty Rate
20.98%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Boone County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Boone County, West Virginia is Black, with 37.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Boone County, West Virginia is Multiple, with 4.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.40%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.98%.
Boone County, West Virginia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.9%
Male Marriage Rate
53.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Boone County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
Boone County, West Virginia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Boone County, West Virginia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,300 | 7.72% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 3.62% |
Boone County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
7.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
42.7%
Labor Force Participation
37%
Employment Rate
12.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
85.70%
Born in Boone County, West Virginia
99.74%
Native Born
0.26%
Foreign Born
0.13%
Non Citizen
0.13%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.74% of Boone County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 85.70% having been born in West Virginia. 0.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990