Boone, NC

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2022 Population

19,368

7.27% 1-year growth

2022 Median Age

21.4

2.39% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

55.9%

1.07% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$28,242

14.1% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$322,200

18.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

8,283

10.6% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Boone, NC had a population of 19.4k people with a median age of 21.4 and a median household income of $28,242. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Boone, NC grew from 18,055 to 19,368, a 7.27% increase and its median household income grew from $24,756 to $28,242, a 14.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Boone, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.55%), White (Hispanic) (2.52%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.34%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.27%).

None of the households in Boone, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.9% of the residents in Boone, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Boone, NC are Appalachian State University (5,388 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Boone, NC was $322,200, and the homeownership rate was 22.9%.

Most people in Boone, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Boone, NC was 2 cars per household.

United States

Population & Diversity

Boone, NC is home to a population of 19.4k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.3% of Boone, NC residents were born outside of the country (640 people).

In 2022, there were 34.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (17k people) in Boone, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 494 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 488 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.9%

2022 Citizenship

97.7%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.9% of Boone, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Boone, NC was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Boone, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Boone, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
17k ± 333
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
494 ± 160
White (Hispanic)
488 ± 221

4.67%

Hispanic Population

905 people

4.67% of the people in Boone, NC are hispanic (905 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Boone, NC as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

3.3%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

640 people

3.13%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

565 people

As of 2022, 3.3% of Boone, NC residents (640 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Boone, NC was 3.13%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Boone, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
126 ± 117
Gulf War (1990s)
67 ± 100
Gulf War (2001-)
27 ± 34

Boone, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.88 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Boone, NC employs 8.28k people. The largest industries in Boone, NC are Educational Services (1,847 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,804 people), and Retail Trade (1,541 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($61,855), Information ($48,326), and Wholesale Trade ($42,889).

Employment

Occupations

8.28k

2022 Value

± 932

10.6%

1 Year growth

± 14%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Boone, NC grew at a rate of 10.6%, from 7.49k employees to 8.28k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Boone, NC, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,714 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,427 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,177 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Boone, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

8.28k

2022 Value

± 932

10.6%

1 Year growth

± 14%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Boone, NC grew at a rate of 10.6%, from 7.49k employees to 8.28k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Boone, NC, are Educational Services (1,847 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,804 people), and Retail Trade (1,541 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Boone, NC, though some of these residents may live in Boone, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$17,005

Median earning men ± $4,849

$11,798

Median earning women ± $2,179

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,527), Information ($48,347), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,106).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($43,467), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($27,888), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($21,321).

Civics

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Education

In 2022, universities in Boone, NC awarded 5,388 degrees. The student population of Boone, NC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 8,650 male students and 11,786 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Boone, NC are White (4,414 and 82.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (405 and 7.56%), Two or More Races (203 and 3.79%), and Black or African American (196 and 3.66%).

The largest universities in Boone, NC by number of degrees awarded are Appalachian State University (5,388 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Boone, NC are General Psychology (315 and 5.85%), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (298 and 5.53%), and General Business Administration & Management (239 and 4.44%).

The median tuition cost in Boone, NC for a public four year colleges is $4,242 for in-state students and $20,246 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Boone, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 20,436 (42.3% men and 57.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 20,436 students enrolled in Boone, NC, 42.3% men and 57.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 16,536 records, of which 57.2% were women and 42.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
274 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
190 degrees awarded
General Psychology
309 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Boone, NC was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 274 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Boone, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Appalachian State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

5,388 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Appalachian State University with 5,388 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 2,002 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Boone, NC, which is 0.591 times less than the 3,386 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,414 degrees mean that there were 10.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 405 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($4,242) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,208) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.944% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.805% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.16M), Some college (1.84M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Boone, NC was $322,200 in 2022, which is 1.14 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $272,500 to $322,200, a 18.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Boone, NC is 22.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Boone, NC have an average commute time of 13.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Boone, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Boone, NC is $28,242. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Boone, NC was Census Tract 9207.03 with a value of $68,218, followed by Census Tract 9206.02 and Census Tract 9204, with respective values of $65,000 and $35,441.

Housing

Property

$322,200

Median Property Value 2022

±$48,943

$1,337

Median Property Taxes

±$300

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Boone, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Boone, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

22.9%

Homeownership

2022

63.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 22.9% of the housing units in Boone, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 23.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Boone, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9207.03
Census Tract 9206.02
Census Tract 9204

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Boone, NC was Census Tract 9207.03 with a value of $68,218, followed by Census Tract 9206.02 and Census Tract 9204, with respective values of $65,000 and $35,441.

The following map shows all of the places in Boone, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$28,242

Median Household Income

± $3,830

5.84k

Number of Households

± 680

In 2022, the median household income of the 5.84k households in Boone, NC grew to $28,242 from the previous year's value of $24,756.

The following chart displays the households in Boone, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Boone, NC is from Boone, NC.

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This chart shows the number of workers in Boone, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (64.3%)
Walked (12.9%)
Worked At Home (8.9%)

In 2022, 64.3% of workers in Boone, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (12.9%) and those who worked at home (8.9%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

13.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Boone, NC have a shorter commute time (13.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.386% of the workforce in Boone, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Boone, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Boone, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Boone, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

55.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Boone, NC (7.77k out of 13.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Boone, NC is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.4% of the population of Boone, NC has health coverage, with 62% on employee plans, 5.64% on Medicaid, 4.17% on Medicare, 21.5% on non-group plans, and 1.07% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.8% under 18 years, 64.5% between 18 and 34 years, 14.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 4.35% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.1% were men and 54.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.57%

Uninsured

62%

Employer Coverage

5.64%

Medicaid

4.17%

Medicare

21.5%

Non-Group

1.07%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Boone, NC grew by 3.14% from 5.4% to 5.57%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Boone, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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