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28607

Boone, NC

Total Population
35,423
Median Household Income
$45,476
Median Home Value
$296,800
Median Rent
$1,071

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$45,476
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$296,800
100.6% above state median
Rent
$1,071
100% above state median
Median Age
23.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Boone, NC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 49.9% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 23.7 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 12.3% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 29.3% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$45,476
-39.5% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-49,277,201
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.36 people

Total Households
12,593
Family Households
36.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
25.6%
#2 Industry
Arts,
18.6%
#3 Industry
Finance
18.5%
Total Employed Residents:5,658

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
5.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
7.8%
1,119 workers
Public Transit
2.8%
407 workers
Total Commuting Workers:14,393
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
87.7%
16,526 employed
Labor Force
18,862
2,313 unemployed
Median Age
23.7 years
Per Capita Income
$26,725
Poverty Rate
29.3%

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