Boone County, MO

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2023 Population

185,874

0.995% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

32.2

1.26% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

17.1%

3.69% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$69,913

5.03% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$254,100

6.94% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

97,433

0.638% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Boone County, MO had a population of 186k people with a median age of 32.2 and a median household income of $69,913. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Boone County, MO grew from 184,043 to 185,874, a 0.995% increase and its median household income grew from $66,564 to $69,913, a 5.03% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Boone County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.33%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.63%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.62%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.65%).

None of the households in Boone County, MO 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.

96.2% of the residents in Boone County, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Boone County, MO are University of Missouri-Columbia (9,503 degrees awarded in 2022), Columbia College (177065) (2,294 degrees), and Stephens College (152 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Boone County, MO was $254,100, and the homeownership rate was 58.1%.

Most people in Boone County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Boone County, MO was 2 cars per household.

Boone County, MO borders Audrain County, MO, Callaway County, MO, Cole County, MO, Cooper County, MO, Howard County, MO, Moniteau County, MO, and Randolph County, MO.

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Population & Diversity

Boone County, MO is home to a population of 186k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.46% of Boone County, MO residents were born outside of the country (12k people).

In 2023, there were 8.19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (142k people) in Boone County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.61k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.2%

2023 Citizenship

95.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.2% of Boone County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Boone County, MO was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Boone County, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
142k ± 527
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17.3k ± 713
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
8.61k ± 524

4.38%

Hispanic Population

8.13k people

4.38% of the people in Boone County, MO are hispanic (8.13k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
37,430 ± 4,735 people
India
22,246 ± 3,655 people
China
18,085 ± 3,297 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 37,430 Missouri residents, followed by India with 22,246 and China with 18,085.

Foreign-Born Population

6.46%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

12k people

6.51%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

12k people

As of 2023, 6.46% of Boone County, MO residents (12k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Boone County, MO was 6.51%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,403 ± 307
Gulf War (2001-)
2,195 ± 349
Gulf War (1990s)
1,146 ± 280

Boone County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Boone County, MO employs 97.4k people. The largest industries in Boone County, MO are Educational Services (17,695 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (16,341 people), and Retail Trade (9,514 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($88,400), Finance & Insurance ($67,177), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,036).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,490. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.455, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

97.4k

2023 Value

± 2,757

0.638%

1 Year growth

± 4.01%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Boone County, MO grew at a rate of 0.638%, from 96.8k employees to 97.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Boone County, MO, are Management Occupations (10,586 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,986 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (9,090 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Boone County, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

97.4k

2023 Value

± 2,757

0.638%

1 Year growth

± 4.01%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Boone County, MO grew at a rate of 0.638%, from 96.8k employees to 97.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Boone County, MO, are Educational Services (17,695 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (16,341 people), and Retail Trade (9,514 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Boone County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Boone County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,201

Median earning men ± $1,601

$38,548

Median earning women ± $1,682

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,408), Public Administration ($61,483), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,304).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,961), Public Administration ($52,068), and Manufacturing ($46,439).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.17%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

375
Health Care and Social Assistance
353
Construction
283
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.25M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$854k
Finance and Insurance
$392k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Boone County, MO went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.16%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (42.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.16%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Boone County, MO went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.16%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Boone County, MO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Boone County, MO awarded 12,048 degrees. The student population of Boone County, MO in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 16,229 male students and 21,854 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Boone County, MO are White (8,755 and 75.7%), followed by Black or African American (1,099 and 9.5%), Hispanic or Latino (691 and 5.97%), and Two or More Races (493 and 4.26%).

The largest universities in Boone County, MO by number of degrees awarded are University of Missouri-Columbia (9,503 and 78.9%), Columbia College (177065) (2,294 and 19%), and Stephens College (152 and 1.26%).

The most popular majors in Boone County, MO are General Business (1,175 and 9.75%), General Studies (652 and 5.41%), and Accounting (475 and 3.94%).

The median tuition costs in Boone County, MO are $18,363 for private four year colleges, and $10,452 and $30,441 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Boone County, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 38,083 (42.6% men and 57.4% 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 38,083 students enrolled in Boone County, MO, 42.6% men and 57.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 27,717 records, of which 57.5% were women and 42.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
891 degrees awarded
General Health Services
441 degrees awarded
General Psychology
373 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Boone County, MO was General Business with 891 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Missouri-Columbia
9,503 degrees awarded
Columbia College (177065)
2,294 degrees awarded
Stephens College
152 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Missouri-Columbia with 9,503 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 4,740 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Boone County, MO, which is 0.649 times less than the 7,308 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 8,755 degrees mean that there were 7.97 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,099 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($18,363) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,529) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,740) 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Measure

In 2022, 0.699% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.592% 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 (1.48M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (864k).

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 County, MO was $254,100 in 2023, which is 0.838 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $237,600 to $254,100, a 6.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Boone County, MO is 58.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Boone County, MO have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Boone County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Boone County, MO is $69,913. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Boone County, MO was Census Tract 12.01 with a value of $110,789, followed by Census Tract 16.02 and Census Tract 6, with respective values of $109,808 and $107,526.

In 2023, 16% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Boone County, MO. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.86%.

Housing

Property

$254,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,298

$43,636

Median Property Taxes

±$1,603

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 County, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

58.1%

Homeownership

2023

67.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 58.1% of the housing units in Boone County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.6%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 12.01
Census Tract 16.02
Census Tract 6

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Boone County, MO was Census Tract 12.01 with a value of $110,789, followed by Census Tract 16.02 and Census Tract 6, with respective values of $109,808 and $107,526.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Boone County, MO 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.

$69,913

Median Household Income

± $2,041

75.1k

Number of Households

± 2,303

In 2023, the median household income of the 75.1k households in Boone County, MO grew to $69,913 from the previous year's value of $66,564.

The following chart displays the households in Boone County, MO 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Boone County, MO is from Missouri.

0.455

2022 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2022, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.455 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.432% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (75.8%)
Worked At Home (9.18%)
Carpooled (8.45%)

In 2023, 75.8% of workers in Boone County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.18%) and those who carpooled to work (8.45%).

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

18.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Boone County, MO have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.58% of the workforce in Boone County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 16% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Boone County, MO. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.86%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

17.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Boone County, MO (30.2k out of 176k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 13.5% of the children was living in poverty in Boone County, MO. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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

93.7% of the population of Boone County, MO has health coverage, with 59.6% on employee plans, 10.1% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.81% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Boone County, MO see 863 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.41% increase from the previous year (851 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1397 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 252 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

863 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Boone County, MO

Primary care physicians in Boone County, MO see an average of 863 patients per year. This represents a 1.41% increase from the previous year (851 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Boone County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 31.7% between 18 and 34 years, 33.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.31%

Uninsured

59.6%

Employer Coverage

10.1%

Medicaid

10.1%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

1.81%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Boone County, MO declined by 4.82% from 6.63% to 6.31%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 62 in Boone County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Boone County, MO.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32.8% in Boone County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Boone County, MO.