Boone County Summary

Life in Boone County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Boone County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Boone County:

  • The population in Boone County is 184,043.

  • The median home value in Boone County is $287,445.

  • The median income in Boone County is $66,564.

  • The median rent in Boone County is $994.

  • The unemployment rate in Boone County is 3.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Boone County is 17.8%.

  • The average high in Boone County is 72.7° and there are 99.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Boone County

List Of Cities & Towns in Boone County

Columbia, MO Population 126,172

Ashland, MO Population 4,730

Centralia, MO Population 4,570

Hallsville, MO Population 1,993

Sturgeon, MO Population 1,078

Harrisburg, MO Population 377

Rocheport, MO Population 204

Clark, MO Population 204

Hartsburg, MO Population 130

Pierpont, MO Population 63

Huntsdale, MO Population 16

McBaine, MO Population 2

Map Of Boone County

Boone County, MO Weather

  • The average high in Boone County is 72.7°.

  • There are 78.92 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 99.0 inches of rain each year with 5.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:17 hours of sun each day in Boone County.

StatBoone County
Mean High72.7
Nice Days78.92
Rainfall99.0
Snowfall5.8
Sunny_hours5:17
72.7°
Average High
99.0
Inches of Rain

Boone County Photos

Chatol
Source: Wikipedia User HornColumbia | CC BY-SA 3.0
Boone County Courthouse In Columbiac Missouri
Source: Public Domain
Como City Hall Front
Source: Wikipedia User User:Grey Wanderer | CC BY-SA 3.0
Muhospital
Source: Public Domain
Boone Hospital Main
Source: Wikipedia User User:Grey Wanderer | CC BY-SA 3.0
Comopano
Source: Public Domain

Boone County Demographics

Population over time in Boone County

The current population in Boone County is 184,043. The population has increased 2.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 182,170 1.4%
2021 179,704 1.2%
2020 177,651 -

Gender in Boone County

  • Boone County is 51.4% female with 94,559 female residents.

  • Boone County is 48.6% male with 89,483 male residents.

Female
51.4% (94,559)
Male
48.6% (89,483)
Gender Boone County MO USA
Female 51.4% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 48.6% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Boone County

Boone County is:

  • 77.3% White with 142,342 White residents.

  • 9.1% African American with 16,765 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 302 American Indian residents.

  • 4.7% Asian with 8,670 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 117 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 877 Other residents.

  • 4.5% Two Or More with 8,258 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.6% Hispanic with 6,712 Hispanic residents.

White
77.3% (142,342)
African American
9.1% (16,765)
American Indian
0.2% (302)
Asian
4.7% (8,670)
Hawaiian
0.1% (117)
Other
0.5% (877)
Two Or More
4.5% (8,258)
Hispanic
3.6% (6,712)

Table: Boone County By Race

Race Boone County MO USA
White 77.3% 77.6% 58.9%
African American 9.1% 11.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 4.7% 2.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.5% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.6% 4.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Boone County, Missouri

  • 6.3% of households in Boone County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.7% of households in Boone County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.3% of households in Boone County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Boone County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Boone County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.8% of households in Boone County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Boone County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.4% of households in Boone County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.3% of households in Boone County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Boone County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.3% (11,604)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.7% (8,628)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.3% (13,421)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.4% (15,435)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.5% (21,130)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.8% (32,754)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.9% (23,749)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.4% (28,344)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.3% (13,510)
$200,000 or more
8.4% (15,463)
Income Boone County MO USA
Less than $10,000 6.3% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.7% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.3% 8.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.4% 8.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.5% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.8% 17.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.9% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.4% 16.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.3% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 8.4% 7.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Boone County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Boone County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Boone County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 21.0% of adults in Boone County completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Boone County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Boone County completed associate's degree.

  • 28.0% of adults in Boone County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Boone County completed master's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Boone County completed professional degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Boone County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (3,680)
9-12th Grade
3% (5,521)
High School / GED
21% (38,649)
Some College
17% (31,287)
Associate's Degree
7% (12,883)
Bachelor's Degree
28% (51,532)
Master's Degree
14% (25,766)
Professional Degree
4% (7,361)
Doctorate Degree
4% (7,361)
Education Boone County MO USA
< 9th Grade 2% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 3% 6% 6%
High School / GED 21% 30% 26%
Some College 17% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 28% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 14% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 4% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 4% 1% 2%

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