Boone, North Carolina Population 2018

Boone, North Carolina's estimated population is 19,205 according to the most recent United States census estimates. Boone, North Carolina is the 50th largest city in North Carolina based on official 2017 estimates from the US Census Bureau.

The population density is 3051.66 people/mi² (1178.25 people/km²), with a household density of 435.90 people/km² (1128.98 people/mi²).

The overall median age is 21.2 years, 21.4 years for males, and 21.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 105.1 males.

Based on data from the American Community Survey, in 2017 there were 7,105 households in the city, with an average size of 2.2 people per household. The vacancy rate was 16.8%, with a median rent of $849/month. The median house has 4.1 rooms, and has a value of $257,000.

The median income for households in Boone, North Carolina is $14,725, while the mean household income is $35,302. The per capita income is $12,688, and 14.5% of families and 62.2% of individuals are below the federal poverty line. 16.5% of those under 18 are in poverty, and 1.3% of those 65 years or older.