Boone, Iowa Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Boone, Iowa is 12,445 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 33rd-largest city in Iowa. The median household income is $67,269, the median home value is $156,400, and the median age is 38.5.
The population has declined 1.5% since 2010 (12,646 → 12,461).
12,445
Population
1361
People / sq mi
$67,269
Median Income
$156,400
Median Home Value
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Boone covers 9.1 sq mi of land at 1361 people per square mile.
About Boone, IA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Boone: the median home is valued at $156,400. With 12,445 residents, Boone is a city in Iowa. It ranks #33 among cities in Iowa by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $67,269 — below the US median of $78,538. Only 2.8% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $156,400, with typical rent around $791.
Roughly 25.0% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 6.5%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
Boone city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Boone city had a population of 12,646 in 2010 and 12,461 in 2024, a -1.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 12,646 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.10%.
12,461
Population (2024)
12,646
Population (2010)
12,646
Peak (2010)
-0.10%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,646 |
| 2011 | 12,636 |
| 2012 | 12,538 |
| 2013 | 12,583 |
| 2014 | 12,549 |
| 2015 | 12,605 |
| 2016 | 12,540 |
| 2017 | 12,501 |
| 2018 | 12,455 |
| 2019 | 12,384 |
| 2020 | 12,448 |
| 2021 | 12,477 |
| 2022 | 12,365 |
| 2023 | 12,387 |
| 2024 | 12,461 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$67,269
Median Household Income
$35,077
Per Capita Income
2.8%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$156,400
Median Home Value
$791
Median Rent
73.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.8%
High School+
25.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
80.9%
Public Transit
6.5%
Work From Home
19.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
21.0%
Foreign Born
98.1%
Non-English at Home
6.0%
Veterans
13.5%
With Disability
95.2%
Health Insurance
94.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 26.3% |
| Construction | 10.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 7.8% |
| Retail Trade | 6.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.4% |
| Public Administration | 5.2% |
| Information | 3.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 3.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Boone, Iowa has a population of 12,445 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 33rd-largest city in Iowa.
The median household income in Boone, Iowa is $67,269, with 2.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Boone, Iowa is $156,400, with median monthly rent at $791 and a homeownership rate of 73.7%.
The median age in Boone, Iowa is 38.5 years. The population is 50.4% male and 49.6% female.
The population has declined 1.5% since 2010 (12,646 → 12,461).
Boone city, IA Climate
Boone city, IA has an average annual temperature of 8.8°C (48°F) and receives about 854 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
8.8°C
Avg Temp
854
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -8° / 17° | 21 mm |
| February | -4° / 24° | 24 mm |
| March | 2° / 36° | 56 mm |
| April | 9° / 49° | 84 mm |
| May | 16° / 60° | 110 mm |
| June | 21° / 70° | 130 mm |
| July | 23° / 74° | 99 mm |
| August | 22° / 71° | 102 mm |
| September | 17° / 63° | 89 mm |
| October | 11° / 51° | 66 mm |
| November | 2° / 36° | 42 mm |
| December | -5° / 22° | 31 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Boone city, IA
The most comfortable months to visit Boone city, IA are typically August, June and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near -13°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.