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World Population Review
Boone County, West Virginia Population 2021
Boone County, West Virginia's estimated population is 20,465 with a growth rate of -2.37% 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 -16.84% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,465 | -496 | -2.37% |
| 2020 | 20,961 | -496 | -2.31% |
| 2019 | 21,457 | -496 | -2.26% |
| 2018 | 21,953 | -416 | -1.86% |
| 2017 | 22,369 | -440 | -1.93% |
| 2016 | 22,809 | -443 | -1.91% |
| 2015 | 23,252 | -464 | -1.96% |
| 2014 | 23,716 | -373 | -1.55% |
| 2013 | 24,089 | -269 | -1.10% |
| 2012 | 24,358 | -54 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 24,412 | -196 | -0.80% |
| 2010 | 24,608 | -1,262 | -4.88% |
| 1990 | 25,870 | -4,577 | -15.03% |
| 1980 | 30,447 | 5,329 | 21.22% |
| 1970 | 25,118 | -3,646 | -12.68% |
| 1960 | 28,764 | -4,409 | -13.29% |
| 1950 | 33,173 | 4,617 | 16.17% |
| 1940 | 28,556 | 3,970 | 16.15% |
| 1930 | 24,586 | 9,267 | 60.49% |
| 1920 | 15,319 | 4,988 | 48.28% |
| 1910 | 10,331 | 2,137 | 26.08% |
| 1900 | 8,194 | 1,309 | 19.01% |
| 1890 | 6,885 | 1,061 | 18.22% |
| 1880 | 5,824 | 1,271 | 27.92% |
| 1870 | 4,553 | -287 | -5.93% |
| 1860 | 4,840 | 1,603 | 49.52% |
| 1850 | 3,237 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-2.37%
County Website
State
Founded
March 11, 1847
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
24,608
Growth Since 2010
-16.84%
Boone County, West Virginia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,915 | 97.97% |
| Black or African American | 218 | 0.97% |
| Two or More Races | 194 | 0.87% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 10 | 0.04% |
| Some Other Race | 5 | 0.02% |
Boone County, West Virginia Population by Race
Boone County, West Virginia Population Pyramid $2021
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Boone County, West Virginia Population by Age
Boone County, West Virginia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,932 | 2.49 | 76.6 |
| Married | 4,668 | 3.02 | 89.4 |
| Non Family | 2,785 | 1.26 | 62.8 |
| Female | 1,043 | 3.17 | 64.6 |
| Male | 436 | 3.06 | 55.5 |
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Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
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Boone County, West Virginia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,113 | 6.96% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,125 | 13.29% |
| High School Graduate | 7,941 | 49.68% |
| Some College | 2,367 | 14.81% |
| Associates Degree | 889 | 5.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 884 | 5.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 665 | 4.16% |
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Boone County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Boone County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,670 | 12,468 | 1,523 |
| Black | 138 | 126 | |
| 2+ Races | 91 | 72 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 80 | 80 | |
| Native American | 10 | 5 | |
| Asian | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 28.57%.
Boone County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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$35,864
Average Earnings
$44,299
Average Male
$26,438
Average Female
Boone County, West Virginia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Boone County, West Virginia Language by Age
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Boone County, West Virginia Language
99.61% of Boone County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 0.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.35% of the population.
Boone County, West Virginia Language
Boone County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,632 | 4,971 | 22.98% |
| Black | 216 | 126 | 58.33% |
| Multiple | 193 | 26 | 13.47% |
23.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.42%
Male Poverty Rate
25.80%
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 58.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Boone County, West Virginia is Multiple, with 13.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.70%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.10%.
Boone County, West Virginia Poverty
Boone County, West Virginia Poverty Rate by Education
Boone County, West Virginia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
53.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Boone County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Boone County, West Virginia Marital Status
Boone County, West Virginia Veterans by War
Boone County, West Virginia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,326 | 7.68% |
| Black | 19 | 13.57% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 5.66% |
Boone County, West Virginia Veterans by Race
Boone County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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8.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
Boone County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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40.3%
Labor Force Participation
36%
Employment Rate
10.6%
Unemployment Rate
Boone County, West Virginia Employment by Age
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Boone County, West Virginia Employment by Race
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Boone County, West Virginia Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.74%
Native Born
0.26%
Foreign Born
0.06%
Non Citizen
0.20%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.74% of Boone County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 86.38% having been born in West Virginia. 0.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Boone County, West Virginia Place of Birth
- 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