Boone, NC

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    55,123
    US Senator
    Thom Tillis
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Budd
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    31.4
    2.48% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    25.5%
    3.13% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $51,693
    0.635% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $358,900
    11.6% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    26,768
    0.545% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Boone, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.9% of the residents in Boone, NC are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Boone, NC are Appalachian State University (5,382 degrees awarded in 2024) and Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine (20 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Boone, NC was $358,900, and the homeownership rate was 62.1%.

    Most people in Boone, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Boone, NC was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Boone, NC is home to a population of 55.1k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.42% of Boone, NC residents were born outside of the country (1.89k people).

    In 2024, there were 34.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (48.8k people) in Boone, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.4k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 1.29k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.9% of Boone, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Boone, NC was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Boone, NC
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      48.8k ± 140
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      1.4k ± 452
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      1.29k ± 212
    6.19%
    Hispanic Population
    3.41k people

    In 2024, there were 34.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (48.8k people) in Boone, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.4k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 1.29k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.19% of the people in Boone, NC are hispanic (3.41k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Boone, NC as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      228,441 ± 11,609 people
    2. India
      90,815 ± 7,367 people
    3. Honduras
      52,061 ± 5,588 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 228,441 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 90,815 and Honduras with 52,061.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.42%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.89k people
    3.71%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    2.03k people

    As of 2024, 3.42% of Boone, NC residents (1.89k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Boone, NC was 3.71%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,048 ± 262
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      297 ± 125
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      296 ± 150

    Boone, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.53 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Boone, NC.

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    Health

    90.7% of the population of Boone, NC has health coverage, with 45.3% on employee plans, 9.4% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 21.4% on non-group plans, and 0.858% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,413 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

    Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.8% under 18 years, 36.6% between 18 and 34 years, 29.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    9.33%
    Uninsured
    45.3%
    Employer Coverage
    9.4%
    Medicaid
    13.8%
    Medicare
    21.4%
    Non-Group
    0.858%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Boone, NC declined by 12.5% from 10.7% to 9.33%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Boone, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Boone, NC employs 26.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Boone, NC were Educational Services (4,348 people), Retail Trade (4,215 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,858 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($87,656), Finance & Insurance ($61,250), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,909).

    Employment

    Occupations

    26.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,441
    0.545%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Boone, NC grew at a rate of 0.545%, from 26.6k employees to 26.8k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Boone, NC, are Sales & Related Occupations (3,317 people), Management Occupations (3,306 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,914 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Boone, NC.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    26.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,441
    0.545%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Boone, NC grew at a rate of 0.545%, from 26.6k employees to 26.8k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Boone, NC, are Educational Services (4,348 people), Retail Trade (4,215 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,858 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Boone, NC, though some of these residents may live in Boone, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $29,734
    Median earning men ± $3,273
    $24,028
    Median earning women ± $1,608

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($102,188), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($56,016), and Information ($51,196).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($83,854), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,675), and Public Administration ($47,902).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    3.04%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 156
      Construction
    2. 131
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. 125
      Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $307k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $113k
      Retail Trade
    3. $82.1k
      Accommodation and Food Services

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (47.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.675%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from North Carolina

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    Thom Tillis
    Senator from North Carolina2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Ted Budd
    Senator from North Carolina3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Boone, NC awarded 5,402 degrees. The student population of Boone, NC in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 9,343 male students and 12,296 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Boone, NC are White (4,458 and 82.9%), Hispanic or Latino (390 and 7.25%), Two or More Races (198 and 3.68%), and Black or African American (189 and 3.51%).

    The largest universities in Boone, NC by number of degrees awarded are Appalachian State University (5,382 and 99.6%) and Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine (20 and 0.37%).

    The most popular majors in Boone, NC are General Psychology (370 and 6.85%), General Business Administration & Management (302 and 5.59%), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (239 and 4.42%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $4,242 for in-state students and $21,875 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Boone, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 21,639 (43.2% men and 56.8% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 21,639 students enrolled in Boone, NC, 43.2% men and 56.8% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 16,971 records, of which 56.7% were women and 43.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Psychology
      363 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      242 degrees awarded
    3. General Marketing & Marketing Management
      239 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Boone, NC was General Psychology with 363 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Boone, NC according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Appalachian State University
      5,382 degrees awarded
    2. Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine
      20 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Appalachian State University with 5,382 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 2,118 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Boone, NC, which is 0.645 times less than the 3,284 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,458 degrees mean that there were 11.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 390 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($4,242) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($3,337) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Boone, NC was $358,900 in 2024, which is 1.08 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $321,500 to $358,900, a 11.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Boone, NC is 62.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Boone, NC have an average commute time of 21.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Boone, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $358,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$18,269
    $13,157
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$848

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Boone, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Boone, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    62.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 62.1% of the housing units in Boone, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.2%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Boone, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $51,693
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,285
    21.2k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,223

    In 2024, the median household income of the 21.2k households in Boone, NC grew to $51,693 from the previous year's value of $51,367.

    The following chart displays the households in Boone, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Boone, NC is from North Carolina.
    0.466
    2024 Wage GINI in North Carolina
    0.467
    2023 Wage GINI in North Carolina

    In 2024, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (72.5%)
    2. Worked At Home (10.4%)
    3. Carpooled (9.91%)

    In 2024, 72.5% of workers in Boone, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.4%) and those who carpooled to work (9.91%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    21.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Boone, NC have a shorter commute time (21.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.41% of the workforce in Boone, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Boone, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Boone, NC have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    25.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Boone, NC (12.4k out of 48.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Boone, NC is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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