County · Missouri
Boone County, Missouri
Boone County, Missouri. Boone County had 191,746 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.4% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). It holds 12 places (12 cities, villages and boroughs) and 40 census tracts. GEOID 29019.
Boone County is one of the 3 counties of the Columbia, MO metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
191,746
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 183,610 · ACS 2020-2024: 188,043
Median household income
$72,758
±$1,612 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$272,800
±$6,516 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$1,088
±$21 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
How many people live in Boone County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 183,610 residents in Boone County. The Census Bureau estimates 191,746 for July 1, 2025, up 4.4% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 188,043 over 686 square miles of land.
| Measure | Boone County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 188,043 | 6,191,814 | +10,392 |
| Households | 76,562±639 | 2,508,227 | +5,943 |
| Average household size | 2.33±0.02 | 2.40 | −0.06 |
| Housing units | 81,675±134 | 2,825,287 | +4,361 |
Boone County's population since 2000
From 135,454 in 2000 to 191,746 in 2025: up 41.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Boone County?
Boone County holds 12 places: 12 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Columbia with 130,851 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Columbia | 126,254 | $66,498 |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 4,747 | $93,143 |
| Centralia | 4,541 | $66,438 |
| Hallsville | 1,614 | $71,000 |
| Sturgeon | 907 | $76,250 |
| Harrisburg | 271 | $68,906 |
| Rocheport | 201 | $57,083 |
| HartsburgGEOID 2930718 | 133 | $46,250 |
| PierpontGEOID 2957512 | 64 | $88,750 |
| HuntsdaleGEOID 2933868 | 29 | not published |
| McBaineGEOID 2944768 | 17 | not published |
| ClarkGEOID 2914068 | 254 | $71,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Boone County?
The median resident of Boone County is 32.7 years old; 20.1% are under 18 and 13.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 9.5%. 6.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Boone County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.7±0.3 | 39.0 | +1.5 |
| Under 18 years | 20.1%±0.1 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.5%±0.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.5% | 5.2% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.8%±0.3 pts | 76.3% | −3.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.5%±0.4 pts | 10.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.8%±0.3 pts | 2.1% | +0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8%±0.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.4%±0.5 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.1%±0.5 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3%±0.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 12.6%±0.7 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.9%±0.6 pts | 8.8% | −1.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.4%±0.6 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 51.5%±1.2 pts | 32.4% | +5.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 23.1%±1.2 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0%±0.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Boone County earn?
Half of Boone County's 76,562 households earn less than $72,758 a year (±$1,612), against $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 the median was $68,092 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,666 after inflation. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Boone County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,758±$1,612 | $70,702 | +$4,666 |
| Mean household income | $99,600±$2,994 | $96,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,954±$1,162 | $39,695 | +$3,522 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.6%±1.1 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.4%±2.6 pts | 15.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.6%±0.8 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.3%±0.9 pts | 89.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Boone County?
Owners occupy 57.7% of Boone County's occupied homes and renters 42.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $272,800 by its owner (±$6,516). The median renter pays $1,088 a month including utilities, and 41.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Boone County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $272,800±$6,516 | $230,300 | +$44,260 |
| Median gross rent | $1,088±$21 | $1,033 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.4%±2.5 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,624±$36 | $1,524 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.7%±1.4 pts | 68.1% | +2.1 pts |
| Housing units | 81,675±134 | 2,825,287 | +4,361 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.7%±1.0 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.6%±1.3 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.5%±0.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.8%±0.6 pts | 13.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Boone County building?
Builders took permits for 787 new housing units across Boone County in 2025 (611 single-family), 4.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Boone County get to work?
74.9% of Boone County's workers drive alone and 9.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Boone County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.5%±0.9 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8%±0.5 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.9%±1.3 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.7%±0.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 4.0%±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.8%±0.8 pts | 13.0% | +5.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.7 min±0.6 | 23.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Boone County's census tracts?
Boone County is divided into 40 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $17,295 (Tract 5) to $129,176 (Tract 11.10).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Boone County compare with Missouri's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 8th of 115 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 24th of 115 |
| Residents per square mile | 8th of 115 |
| Median household income | 17th of 115 |
| Median home value | 8th of 115 |
| Median gross rent | 8th of 115 |
| Poverty rate | 38th of 115 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1st of 115 |
| Median age | 112th of 115 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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