Boone County, Kentucky Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 4th-largest in Kentucky

The population of Boone County, Kentucky is 137,676 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $94,752, the median home value is $253,200, and the median age is 37.7.

The population of Boone County has grown 20.7% since 2010 (119,380 → 144,135), a +1.36% annualized rate.

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

137,676

Population

+1.36%

Annual growth

559

People / sq mi

$94,752

Median Income

$253,200

Median Home Value

Boone County covers 246 sq mi of land at 559.0 people per square mile.

About Boone County, KY

Boone County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 137,676. It ranks #4 among counties in Kentucky by population. The median age is 37.7, younger than the national median. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

The median household income in Boone County is $94,752, above the US median of $74,580. 4.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $253,200, with monthly rent averaging $1,253. The homeownership rate of 76.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Boone County reflects 35.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.6% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.7 minutes each way.

Boone County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Boone County had a population of 119,380 in 2010 and 144,135 in 2024, a 20.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 144,135 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.36%.

144,135

Population (2024)

119,380

Population (2010)

144,135

Peak (2024)

1.36%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	119,380	-	-	estimate
2011	121,742	+2,362	+1.98%	estimate
2012	123,456	+1,714	+1.41%	estimate
2013	125,083	+1,627	+1.32%	estimate
2014	126,752	+1,669	+1.33%	estimate
2015	128,270	+1,518	+1.20%	estimate
2016	129,649	+1,379	+1.08%	estimate
2017	131,151	+1,502	+1.16%	estimate
2018	131,971	+820	+0.63%	estimate
2019	133,670	+1,699	+1.29%	estimate
2020	136,476	+2,806	+2.10%	estimate
2021	137,707	+1,231	+0.90%	estimate
2022	139,377	+1,670	+1.21%	estimate
2023	141,511	+2,134	+1.53%	estimate
2024	144,135	+2,624	+1.85%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	85.3%
Black or African American	3.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

37.7

Median Age

50.1%

Female

49.9%

Male

14.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.4%

5–9

7.7%

10–14

7.0%

15–19

7.0%

20–24

5.9%

25–34

12.0%

35–44

13.8%

45–54

13.3%

55–59

6.3%

60–64

6.1%

65–74

9.1%

75–84

4.4%

85+

1.0%

Children (under 15): 21.1% · Seniors (65+): 14.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$94,752+$32,335 vs state
Mean household income	$116,044
Per-capita income	$43,436
Poverty rate	4.2%-7.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.0%
Employment-to-population	66.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

19.6%

Manufacturing

14.3%

Finance & real estate

11.0%

Retail trade

9.3%

Education & health care

7.3%

Construction

6.6%

Information

6.1%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.5%

The largest employment sector in Boone County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.4%

Drive alone

0.3%

Carpool

77.7%

Public transit

11.6%

Work from home

24.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$253,200+$60,900 vs state

Median home value

$1,253

Median rent

76.7%

Homeownership rate

52,476

Total housing units

95.9%

Occupied

4.1%

Vacant

23.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.7%

With health insurance

96.2%

With broadband internet

41.7%

Foreign-born

7.8%

Veterans (18+)

12.1%

With a disability

91.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.6%

High School+

35.4%

Bachelor's+

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Part of Kentucky

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Metro areas in Kentucky

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Frequently Asked Questions

Boone County, Kentucky has a population of 137,676 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 559 people per square mile.

The population of Boone County has grown 20.7% since 2010 (119,380 → 144,135), a +1.36% annualized rate.

The median household income in Boone County, Kentucky is $94,752, with mean (average) household income of $116,044 and per-capita income of $43,436. 4.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Boone County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (85.3%), Black or African American (3.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Boone County, Kentucky is 37.7 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.

The median home value in Boone County is $253,200 and median monthly rent is $1,253. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 52,476 total housing units, 4.1% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Boone County, Kentucky is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

Louisville/Jefferson County is among the largest cities associated with Boone County, Kentucky, with a population of 627,210.