In 2021, Boone, NC had a population of 18.1k people with a median age of 20.9 and a median household income of $24,756. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Boone, NC declined from 19,466 to 18,055, a −7.25% decrease and its median household income declined from $25,535 to $24,756, a −3.05% decrease.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Boone, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.4%), White (Hispanic) (3.73%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.13%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.77%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.74%).
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.
97.7% of the residents in Boone, NC are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Boone, NC are Appalachian State University (5,301 degrees awarded in 2021).
In 2021, the median property value in Boone, NC was $272,500, and the homeownership rate was 23.4%.
Most people in Boone, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Boone, NC was 2 cars per household.