Boone County, Indiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 23rd-largest in Indiana

The population of Boone County, Indiana is 72,827 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 23rd-largest county in Indiana. The median household income is $104,865, the median home value is $341,800, and the median age is 38.3.

The population of Boone County has grown 38.4% since 2010 (56,924 → 78,773), a +2.35% annualized rate.

Boone County within Indiana · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

72,827

Population

+2.35%

Annual growth

172

People / sq mi

$104,865

Median Income

$341,800

Median Home Value

Boone County covers 423 sq mi of land at 172.2 people per square mile.

About Boone County, IN

Boone County is a county in Indiana with a population of 72,827. It ranks #23 among counties in Indiana by population. The median age is 38.3, in line with the national median. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

The median household income in Boone County is $104,865, above the US median of $74,580. 4.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $341,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,283. The homeownership rate of 79.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Boone County reflects 50.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 18.7% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.9 minutes each way.

Boone County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Boone County had a population of 56,924 in 2010 and 78,773 in 2024, a 38.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 78,773 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.35%.

78,773

Population (2024)

56,924

Population (2010)

78,773

Peak (2024)

2.35%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	56,924	-	-	estimate
2011	57,924	+1,000	+1.76%	estimate
2012	59,050	+1,126	+1.94%	estimate
2013	60,373	+1,323	+2.24%	estimate
2014	61,663	+1,290	+2.14%	estimate
2015	63,080	+1,417	+2.30%	estimate
2016	64,274	+1,194	+1.89%	estimate
2017	65,833	+1,559	+2.43%	estimate
2018	66,999	+1,166	+1.77%	estimate
2019	67,915	+916	+1.37%	estimate
2020	71,133	+3,218	+4.74%	estimate
2021	73,087	+1,954	+2.75%	estimate
2022	74,403	+1,316	+1.80%	estimate
2023	76,195	+1,792	+2.41%	estimate
2024	78,773	+2,578	+3.38%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	88.6%
Black or African American	2.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.7%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Age & Sex

38.3

Median Age

50.1%

Female

49.9%

Male

14.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.2%

5–9

7.0%

10–14

7.9%

15–19

6.8%

20–24

5.4%

25–34

12.1%

35–44

14.2%

45–54

13.5%

55–59

6.4%

60–64

6.0%

65–74

8.5%

75–84

4.3%

85+

1.8%

Children (under 15): 21.1% · Seniors (65+): 14.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$104,865+$34,814 vs state
Mean household income	$151,849
Per-capita income	$58,340
Poverty rate	4.2%-4.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.1%
Employment-to-population	67.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

24.7%

Manufacturing

15.4%

Finance & real estate

10.7%

Education & health care

8.2%

Information

7.4%

Retail trade

6.2%

Construction

5.3%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.1%

The largest employment sector in Boone County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

0.7%

Carpool

73.4%

Public transit

18.7%

Work from home

24.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$341,800+$140,200 vs state

Median home value

$1,283

Median rent

79.3%

Homeownership rate

29,019

Total housing units

96.3%

Occupied

3.7%

Vacant

20.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.9%

With health insurance

97.2%

With broadband internet

27.9%

Foreign-born

6.1%

Veterans (18+)

10.2%

With a disability

93.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

95.0%

High School+

50.5%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Indiana

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Other counties in Indiana

Marion County (971,822)Lake County (498,990)Allen County (388,791)Hamilton County (357,176)St. Joseph County (272,574)Elkhart County (206,868)Tippecanoe County (187,399)Vanderburgh County (179,908)Hendricks County (179,379)Porter County (174,150)All Indiana counties →

Part of Indiana

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Metro areas in Indiana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Boone County, Indiana has a population of 72,827 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 23rd-largest county in Indiana. Population density is 172 people per square mile.

The population of Boone County has grown 38.4% since 2010 (56,924 → 78,773), a +2.35% annualized rate.

The median household income in Boone County, Indiana is $104,865, with mean (average) household income of $151,849 and per-capita income of $58,340. 4.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Boone County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (88.6%), Black or African American (2.4%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Boone County, Indiana is 38.3 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.

The median home value in Boone County is $341,800 and median monthly rent is $1,283. 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 29,019 total housing units, 3.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Boone County, Indiana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

Indianapolis is among the largest cities associated with Boone County, Indiana, with a population of 882,043.