Boone, NC

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2019 Population

19,119

1.72% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

21.2

0.469% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

53%

5.5% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$22,434

14.6% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$268,100

2.84% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

7,877

7.14% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Boone, NC had a population of 19.1k people with a median age of 21.2 and a median household income of $22,434. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Boone, NC grew from 18,795 to 19,119, a 1.72% increase and its median household income grew from $19,574 to $22,434, a 14.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Boone, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.7%), White (Hispanic) (3.73%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.39%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.16%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.16%). 0% of the households in Boone, NC speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99.1% of the residents in Boone, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Boone, NC are Appalachian State University (4,956 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Boone, NC was $268,100, and the homeownership rate was 24.5%. Most people in Boone, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 12.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Boone, NC was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Boone, NC is home to a population of 19.1k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2019, 3.14% of Boone, NC residents were born outside of the country (600 people).

In 2019, there were 24.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (17.2k people) in Boone, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 713 White (Hispanic) and 457 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Boone, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
17.2k ± 327
White (Hispanic)
713 ± 226
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
457 ± 160

5.02%

Hispanic Population

959 people

5.02% of the people in Boone, NC are hispanic (959 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.14%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

600 people

1.52%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

286 people

As of 2019, 3.14% of Boone, NC residents (600 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Boone, NC was 1.52%, 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.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 14

In 2019, the median age of all people in Boone, NC was 21.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 21, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 26. But people in Boone, NC are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Boone, NC residents was 21.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
229,947 ± 11,640 people
India
70,805 ± 6,510 people
Honduras
36,544 ± 4,685 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 229,947 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 70,805 and Honduras with 36,544.

Citizenship

99.1%

2019 Citizenship

99.3%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.1% of Boone, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Boone, NC was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
181 ± 129
Gulf War (1990s)
60 ± 64
Gulf War (2001-)
29 ± 36

Boone, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.02 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in North Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Boone, NC is $22,434. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Boone, NC was Census Tract 9207.03 with a value of $62,054, followed by Census Tract 9206.02 and Census Tract 9204, with respective values of $54,545 and $28,342.

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,862. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Boone, NC employs 7.88k people. The largest industries in Boone, NC are Educational Services (1,817 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,631 people), and Retail Trade (1,356 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($68,162), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($42,734), and Construction ($31,750).

Wages

Median Household Income

$22,434

2019 value

± $4,215

14.6%

1 Year Growth

± 20.4%

Households in Boone, NC have a median annual income of $22,434, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $19,574 in 2018, which represents a 14.6% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Boone, NC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

$63,585

Average Male Salary in North Carolina

± $1,168

$47,862

Average Female Salary in North Carolina

± $855

In 2019, full-time male employees in North Carolina made 1.33 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in North Carolina

Asian
$64,719 ± $4,583
White
$53,494 ± $850
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$42,933 ± $24,629

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.21 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in North Carolina.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.472

2019 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.473

2018 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2019, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0599% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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

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 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Boone, NC was Census Tract 9207.03 with a value of $62,054, followed by Census Tract 9206.02 and Census Tract 9204, with respective values of $54,545 and $28,342.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

53% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Boone, NC (7.13k out of 13.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
6,759 ± 632
Hispanic
415 ± 183
Two Or More
121 ± 154

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

7.88k

2019 Value

± 725

7.14%

1 Year growth

± 12.6%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Boone, NC grew at a rate of 7.14%, from 7.35k employees to 7.88k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Boone, NC, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,506 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,427 people), and Management Occupations (803 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Boone, NC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Boone, NC, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,506 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,427 people), and Management Occupations (803 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Boone, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (3.14 times higher than expected), Personal Care & Service Occupations (2.53 times), and Sales & Related Occupations (1.87 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Boone, NC, by median earnings, are Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($58,059), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($39,870), and Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($38,932).

Industries

Employment by Industries

7.88k

2019 Value

± 725

7.14%

1 Year growth

± 12.6%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Boone, NC grew at a rate of 7.14%, from 7.35k employees to 7.88k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Boone, NC, are Educational Services (1,817 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,631 people), and Retail Trade (1,356 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Boone, NC, by number of employees, are Educational Services (1,817 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,631 people), and Retail Trade (1,356 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Boone, NC has an unusually high number of Accommodation & Food Services (2.75 times higher than expected), Educational Services (2.49 times), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (2.42 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Boone, NC, by median earnings, are Finance & Insurance ($68,162), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($42,734), and Construction ($31,750).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $54.1B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($40B) and Machinery ($36.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$430B

2018 Value in North Carolina

$840B

Projected 2045 Value in North Carolina

95.4% growth

In 2018, total outbound North Carolina trade was $430B. This is expected to increase 95.4% to $840B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$28.2B
South Carolina
$27.5B
Virginia
$24.4B

In 2018, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $28.2B, followed by South Carolina with $27.5B and Virginia and $24.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Watauga County, NC went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 47.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.7%), followed by Other (7.17%). The most partisan county was Graham County, NC with 78.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Boone, NC. Showing the available data for Watauga County, NC.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.7%)
Republican Party
Other (7.17%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 47.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.7%), followed by Other (7.17%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of North Carolina.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Watauga County, NC

47.2% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in North Carolina

Graham County, NC
78.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Yadkin County, NC
78.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Durham County, NC
77.7% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in North Carolina was Graham County, NC with 78.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in North Carolina colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from North Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

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 North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 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 North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Boone, NC awarded 4,956 degrees. The student population of Boone, NC is skewed towards women, with 8,161 male students and 11,119 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Boone, NC are White (4,211 and 85.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (252 and 5.11%), Black or African American (173 and 3.51%), and Two or More Races (123 and 2.5%).

The largest universities in Boone, NC by number of degrees awarded are Appalachian State University (4,956 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Boone, NC are General Psychology (254 and 5.13%), General Business Administration & Management (233 and 4.7%), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (213 and 4.3%).

The median tuition cost in Boone, NC for a public four year colleges is $4,242 for in-state students and $19,049 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
190 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
180 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
237 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Boone, NC was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 190 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Appalachian State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

4,956 degrees awarded

$4,242

Median In-State Public

In 2019, the Boone, NC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Appalachian State University with 4,956 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

2,013

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,943

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 2,013 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Boone, NC, which is 0.684 times less than the 2,943 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Boone, NC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
4,211 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
252 degrees awarded
Black or African American
173 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Boone, NC was White students. These 4,211 degrees mean that there were 16.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 252 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Boone, NC was $268,100 in 2019, which is 1.11 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $260,700 to $268,100, a 2.84% increase. The homeownership rate in Boone, NC is 24.5%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Boone, NC have an average commute time of 12.7 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.

Housing

Property Value

$268,100

2019 Median

± $19,635

$260,700

2018 Median

± $25,068

In 2019, the median property value in Boone, NC grew to to $268,100 from the previous year's value of $260,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Boone, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Boone, NC the largest share of households have a property value in the $250k - $300k range.

Household Income

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

$22,434

Median Household Income

± $4,215

5.91k

Number of Households

± 584

In 2019, the median household income of the 5.91k households in Boone, NC grew to $22,434 from the previous year's value of $19,574.

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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Boone, NC 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.

Rent vs Own

24.5%

2019 Homeownership

24.6%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 24.5% of the housing units in Boone, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 24.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Boone, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

12.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Boone, NC have a shorter commute time (12.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 0.867% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (63.6%)
Walked (16.5%)
Worked At Home (6.8%)

In 2019, 63.6% of workers in Boone, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (16.5%) and those who worked at home (6.8%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

94.6% of the population of Boone, NC has health coverage, with 61.1% on employee plans, 6.75% on Medicaid, 4.15% on Medicare, 20.4% on non-group plans, and 2.21% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in Watauga County, NC see 1332 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.893% decrease from the previous year (1344 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1518 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 243 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jones County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (27.2%). Additionally, Bladen County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (49.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Watauga County, NC.

1,332 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Watauga County, NC

Primary care physicians in Watauga County, NC see an average of 1,332 patients per year. This represents a 0.893% decrease from the previous year (1,344 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,264

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in North Carolina

$3,859

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,225

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,260

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.37%, from $7,027 to $7,264.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.4%

Uninsured

61.1%

Employer Coverage

6.75%

Medicaid

4.15%

Medicare

20.4%

Non-Group

2.21%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Boone, NC grew by 4.5% from 5.17% to 5.4%.

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.