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Boone County, Nebraska
Boone County, Nebraska. Boone County had 5,355 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.4% since 2020, while Nebraska grew 2.9%. It holds 7 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 31011.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,355
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,379 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,356
Median household income
$74,947
±$4,871 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475
Median home value
$173,700
±$15,242 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600
Median gross rent
$850
±$144 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072
How many people live in Boone County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 5,379 residents in Boone County. The Census Bureau estimates 5,355 for July 1, 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, while Nebraska grew 2.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 5,356 over 687 square miles of land.
| Measure | Boone County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,356 | 1,978,707 | +77 |
| Households | 2,191±92 | 797,847 | −120 |
| Average household size | 2.40±0.10 | 2.42 | +0.16 |
| Housing units | 2,555±17 | 863,444 | −89 |
Boone County's population since 2000
From 6,259 in 2000 to 5,355 in 2025: down 14.4%. 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 7 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Albion with 1,735 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Albion | 1,699 | $74,492 |
|---|---|---|
| St. Edward | 725 | $53,587 |
| Cedar Rapids | 382 | $54,519 |
| Petersburg | 332 | $87,625 |
| PrimroseGEOID 3140360 | 55 | $75,625 |
| LorettoGEOID 3129155 | 50 | not published |
| RaevilleGEOID 3140535 | 18 | not published |
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 42.6 years old; 24.5% are under 18 and 23.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.3%. 2.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Boone County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.6±1.1 | 37.2 | −2.2 |
| Under 18 years | 24.5%±0.3 pts | 24.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.8%±0.3 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.3% | 12.7% | +2.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.5%±0.3 pts | 75.3% | −2.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9%±0.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.2%±0.9 pts | 8.0% | +1.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.5%±1.2 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6%±1.1 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 12.8%±1.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.4%±1.4 pts | 7.2% | −2.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.9%±2.0 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.7%±2.6 pts | 34.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4%±1.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±2.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 2,191 households earn less than $74,947 a year (±$4,871), against $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 the median was $67,662 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,285 after inflation. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Boone County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,947±$4,871 | $76,475 | +$7,285 |
| Mean household income | $96,675±$10,212 | $102,399 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,432±$4,527 | $41,751 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.6%±2.2 pts | 10.6% | +3.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.7%±4.0 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.9%±1.7 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.9%±2.8 pts | 90.6% | – |
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 81.9% of Boone County's occupied homes and renters 18.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $173,700 by its owner (±$15,242). The median renter pays $850 a month including utilities, and 20.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Boone County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $173,700±$15,242 | $238,600 | +$27,986 |
| Median gross rent | $850±$144 | $1,072 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 20.6%±8.0 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,452±$137 | $1,736 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.9%±3.2 pts | 66.5% | +5.7 pts |
| Housing units | 2,555±17 | 863,444 | −89 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.4%±4.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 90.3%±1.8 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.6%±1.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 39.8%±3.8 pts | 18.7% | – |
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 22 new housing units across Boone County in 2025 (14 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?
72.3% of Boone County's workers drive alone and 10.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.2%.
| Measure | Boone County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.1%±2.8 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.3%±4.2 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.4%±2.9 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.0%±0.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.0%±2.5 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.8 min±1.9 | 19.2 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 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $74,929 (Tract 9602) to $75,000 (Tract 9601).
| Tract 960131011960100 | 3,372±144 | $75,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960231011960200 | 1,984±144 | $74,929 |
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 Nebraska's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 52nd of 93 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 49th of 93 |
| Residents per square mile | 49th of 93 |
| Median household income | 22nd of 93 |
| Median home value | 38th of 93 |
| Median gross rent | 35th of 93 |
| Poverty rate | 50th of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 84th of 93 |
| Median age | 48th of 93 |
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
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