Boone County, Missouri Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 8th-largest in Missouri

The population of Boone County, Missouri is 185,874 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 8th-largest county in Missouri. The median household income is $69,913, the median home value is $254,100, and the median age is 32.2.

The population of Boone County has grown 17.7% since 2010 (163,208 → 192,154), a +1.17% annualized rate.

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

185,874

Population

+1.17%

Annual growth

271

People / sq mi

$69,913

Median Income

$254,100

Median Home Value

Boone County covers 686 sq mi of land at 271.1 people per square mile.

About Boone County, MO

Educational attainment is the headline number in Boone County: 51.0% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Boone County is a county in Missouri with a population of 185,874. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Missouri in the country, at #8 by population.

The typical household here earns about $69,913, below the US median of $78,538. About 7.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $254,100, with typical rent around $1,060.

The population is unusually well-credentialed for US counties — 51.0% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 9.2%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.

The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Boone County usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.

Boone County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Boone County had a population of 163,208 in 2010 and 192,154 in 2024, a 17.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 192,154 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.17%.

Boone County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

192,154

Population (2024)

163,208

Population (2010)

192,154

Peak (2024)

1.17%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	163,208	-	-	estimate
2011	166,287	+3,079	+1.89%	estimate
2012	168,868	+2,581	+1.55%	estimate
2013	171,060	+2,192	+1.30%	estimate
2014	172,920	+1,860	+1.09%	estimate
2015	174,563	+1,643	+0.95%	estimate
2016	176,579	+2,016	+1.15%	estimate
2017	178,297	+1,718	+0.97%	estimate
2018	179,569	+1,272	+0.71%	estimate
2019	181,084	+1,515	+0.84%	estimate
2020	184,050	+2,966	+1.64%	estimate
2021	186,132	+2,082	+1.13%	estimate
2022	187,743	+1,611	+0.87%	estimate
2023	190,138	+2,395	+1.28%	estimate
2024	192,154	+2,016	+1.06%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	77.9%
Black or African American	9.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

32.2

Median Age

51.5%

Female

48.5%

Male

13.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.5%

5–9

5.9%

10–14

5.5%

15–19

8.8%

20–24

13.5%

25–34

14.5%

35–44

12.4%

45–54

10.2%

55–59

5.1%

60–64

5.5%

65–74

8.1%

75–84

3.6%

85+

1.4%

Children (under 15): 16.9% · Seniors (65+): 13.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$69,913+$993 vs state
Mean household income	$95,070
Per-capita income	$38,945
Poverty rate	7.6%-0.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.5%
Employment-to-population	63.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

34.9%

Education & health care

10.5%

Information

8.2%

Finance & real estate

8.1%

Manufacturing

6.2%

Construction

5.3%

Public administration

4.5%

Retail trade

4.1%

The largest employment sector in Boone County is professional & business services, accounting for 34.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.8%

Drive alone

4.0%

Carpool

75.8%

Public transit

9.2%

Work from home

18.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$254,100+$38,500 vs state

Median home value

$1,060

Median rent

58.1%

Homeownership rate

80,912

Total housing units

92.8%

Occupied

7.2%

Vacant

41.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.7%

With health insurance

97.0%

With broadband internet

29.7%

Foreign-born

5.3%

Veterans (18+)

12.7%

With a disability

91.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.6%

High School+

51.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Boone County, Missouri has a population of 185,874 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 8th-largest county in Missouri. Population density is 271 people per square mile.

The population of Boone County has grown 17.7% since 2010 (163,208 → 192,154), a +1.17% annualized rate.

The median household income in Boone County, Missouri is $69,913, with mean (average) household income of $95,070 and per-capita income of $38,945. 7.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Boone County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (77.9%), Black or African American (9.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Boone County, Missouri is 32.2 years. Residents are 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

The median home value in Boone County is $254,100 and median monthly rent is $1,060. 58.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 80,912 total housing units, 7.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Boone County, Missouri is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 34.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

Kansas City is among the largest cities associated with Boone County, Missouri, with a population of 508,233.