Boone County, Nebraska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 52nd-largest in Nebraska
The population of Boone County, Nebraska is 5,366 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 52nd-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $71,367, the median home value is $164,700, and the median age is 43.2.
The population of Boone County has declined 2.8% since 2010 (5,511 → 5,354), a -0.21% annualized rate.
5,366
Population
-0.21%
Annual growth
8
People / sq mi
$71,367
Median Income
$164,700
Median Home Value
Boone County covers 687 sq mi of land at 7.8 people per square mile.
About Boone County, NE
Boone County is a county in Nebraska with a population of 5,366. It ranks #52 among counties in Nebraska by population. The median age is 43.2, older than the national median. The population is 50.4% male and 49.6% female.
The median household income in Boone County is $71,367, near the US median of $74,580. 5.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $164,700, with monthly rent averaging $734. The homeownership rate of 79.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Boone County reflects 18.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 17.6 minutes each way.
Boone County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Boone County had a population of 5,511 in 2010 and 5,354 in 2024, a -2.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 5,511 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.20%.
5,354
Population (2024)
5,511
Population (2010)
5,511
Peak (2010)
-0.20%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,511 |
| 2011 | 5,406 |
| 2012 | 5,428 |
| 2013 | 5,396 |
| 2014 | 5,355 |
| 2015 | 5,308 |
| 2016 | 5,341 |
| 2017 | 5,317 |
| 2018 | 5,211 |
| 2019 | 5,176 |
| 2020 | 5,357 |
| 2021 | 5,381 |
| 2022 | 5,366 |
| 2023 | 5,320 |
| 2024 | 5,354 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
43.2
Median Age
49.6%
Female
50.4%
Male
23.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.6% · Seniors (65+): 23.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $71,367$-3,618 vs state |
| Mean household income | $89,450 |
| Per-capita income | $36,659 |
| Poverty rate | 5.7%-1.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 0.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 63.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Boone County is agriculture, accounting for 22.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.5%
Drive alone
4.3%
Carpool
73.8%
Public transit
7.5%
Work from home
17.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$164,700$-59,100 vs state
Median home value
$734
Median rent
79.2%
Homeownership rate
2,545
Total housing units
86.5%
Occupied
13.5%
Vacant
20.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
95.2%
With health insurance
90.9%
With broadband internet
10.5%
Foreign-born
6.7%
Veterans (18+)
12.5%
With a disability
97.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
93.8%
High School+
18.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Boone County, Nebraska has a population of 5,366 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 52nd-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 8 people per square mile.
The population of Boone County has declined 2.8% since 2010 (5,511 → 5,354), a -0.21% annualized rate.
The median household income in Boone County, Nebraska is $71,367, with mean (average) household income of $89,450 and per-capita income of $36,659. 5.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Boone County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Boone County, Nebraska is 43.2 years. Residents are 49.6% female and 50.4% male.
The median home value in Boone County is $164,700 and median monthly rent is $734. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,545 total housing units, 13.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Boone County, Nebraska is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 22.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.9%.
Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Boone County, Nebraska, with a population of 488,197.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.