Census ACS · #583 μSA
Boone Metro Area
The Boone, Nc Micropolitan Statistical Area has 54,607 residents. The median household income is $51,367 and the median home value is $321,500.
54,607
Population
175
People / sq mi
$51,367
Median Income
$321,500
Median Home Value
The Boone CBSA covers 312 sq mi of land at 174.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$51,367
Median Household Income
$32,631
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$321,500
Median Home Value
$1,066
Median Rent
61.2%
Homeownership
Education
92.4%
High School+
47.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.2%
Drive Alone
9.6%
Work From Home
20.7 min
Avg Commute
34.3%
Foreign Born
Boone spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Boone, Nc Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 54,607 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #583 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Boone metro area is $51,367, with a per capita income of $32,631.
The Boone, Nc CBSA spans the state of North Carolina.
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Data for the Boone, Nc CBSA (14380) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.