Demographics in Boone, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Boone?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

19,534

Male

9,122

46.7%

Female

10,412

53.3%

Median Age

21.5

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

86.1%

Black

4.7%

Hispanic

7.8%

Asian

2.1%

Two or More

5.4%

Other

1.5%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

15.9%

High School or Higher

21.3%

Foreign Born

5.0%

Veterans

1.1%

Married

13.8%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Boone, NC has a population of 19,534 with a median age of 21.5. The racial makeup is 86.1% White, 7.8% Hispanic, 4.7% Black, 2.1% Asian. About 15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 5.0%.