Boone County, IN

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2023 Population

72,827

2.23% 1-year growth

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Banks

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

38.3

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

5.14%

10.8% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$104,865

1.77% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$341,800

6.81% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

38,055

2.98% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Boone County, IN had a population of 72.8k people with a median age of 38.3 and a median household income of $104,865. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Boone County, IN grew from 71,235 to 72,827, a 2.23% increase and its median household income grew from $103,038 to $104,865, a 1.77% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Boone County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.36%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.77%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.43%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.08%).

None of the households in Boone County, IN 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.

98% of the residents in Boone County, IN are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Boone County, IN was $341,800, and the homeownership rate was 79.3%.

Most people in Boone County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Boone County, IN was 2 cars per household.

Boone County, IN borders Clinton County, IN, Hamilton County, IN, Hendricks County, IN, Marion County, IN, and Montgomery County, IN.

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Population & Diversity

Boone County, IN is home to a population of 72.8k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.73% of Boone County, IN residents were born outside of the country (3.45k people).

In 2023, there were 26 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (63.5k people) in Boone County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.45k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.02k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%

2023 Citizenship

98%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98% of Boone County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Boone County, IN was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Boone County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Boone County, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
63.5k ± 215
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.45k ± 287
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.02k ± 438

4.11%

Hispanic Population

2.99k people

4.11% of the people in Boone County, IN are hispanic (2.99k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Boone County, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
101,350 ± 7,757 people
India
35,477 ± 4,612 people
China
18,850 ± 3,366 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 101,350 Indiana residents, followed by India with 35,477 and China with 18,850.

Foreign-Born Population

4.73%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.45k people

4.6%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.27k people

As of 2023, 4.73% of Boone County, IN residents (3.45k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Boone County, IN was 4.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Boone County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,052 ± 272
Vietnam
710 ± 173
Gulf War (1990s)
659 ± 250

Boone County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.48 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Boone County, IN employs 38.1k people. The largest industries in Boone County, IN are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,129 people), Manufacturing (5,849 people), and Retail Trade (3,602 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($149,659), Utilities ($112,262), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($107,202).

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,980. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.448, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

38.1k

2023 Value

± 1,593

2.98%

1 Year growth

± 5.77%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Boone County, IN grew at a rate of 2.98%, from 37k employees to 38.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Boone County, IN, are Management Occupations (5,941 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,505 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,329 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Boone County, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

38.1k

2023 Value

± 1,593

2.98%

1 Year growth

± 5.77%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Boone County, IN grew at a rate of 2.98%, from 37k employees to 38.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Boone County, IN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,129 people), Manufacturing (5,849 people), and Retail Trade (3,602 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Boone County, IN, though some of these residents may live in Boone County, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$73,035

Median earning men ± $4,167

$49,204

Median earning women ± $2,077

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($165,227), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($131,324), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($113,176).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($91,705), Manufacturing ($80,717), and Information ($77,987).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.21M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.48% 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 15.4%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

179
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
124
Other Services (except Public Administration)
112
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$279k
Retail Trade
$266k
Transportation and Warehousing
$231k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Boone County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.35%).

Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.35%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Boone County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.35%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Boone County, IN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jim Banks

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing Indiana.

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 Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.799% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.781% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.75M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (879k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Boone County, IN was $341,800 in 2023, which is 1.13 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $320,000 to $341,800, a 6.81% increase. The homeownership rate in Boone County, IN is 79.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Boone County, IN have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Boone County, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Boone County, IN is $104,865. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Boone County, IN was Census Tract 8106.04 with a value of $195,333, followed by Census Tract 8106.01 and Census Tract 8106.05, with respective values of $125,982 and $100,845.

In 2023, 9.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Boone County, IN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.3%.

Housing

Property

$341,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$13,651

$22,165

Median Property Taxes

±$1,137

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 County, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

79.3%

Homeownership

2023

66.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 79.3% of the housing units in Boone County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 79.9%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8106.04
Census Tract 8106.01
Census Tract 8106.05

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Boone County, IN was Census Tract 8106.04 with a value of $195,333, followed by Census Tract 8106.01 and Census Tract 8106.05, with respective values of $125,982 and $100,845.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Boone County, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$104,865

Median Household Income

± $4,208

27.9k

Number of Households

± 1,323

In 2023, the median household income of the 27.9k households in Boone County, IN grew to $104,865 from the previous year's value of $103,038.

The following chart displays the households in Boone County, IN 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Boone County, IN is from Indiana.

0.448

2022 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2022, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.283% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (73.4%)
Worked At Home (18.7%)
Carpooled (5.79%)

In 2023, 73.4% of workers in Boone County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18.7%) and those who carpooled to work (5.79%).

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.

Commute Time

24.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Boone County, IN have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.67% of the workforce in Boone County, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Boone County, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 9.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Boone County, IN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

5.14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Boone County, IN (3.69k out of 71.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Boone County, IN is White, followed by Asian and Black.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 5.8% of the children was living in poverty in Boone County, IN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.9% of the population of Boone County, IN has health coverage, with 66.3% on employee plans, 7.62% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 8.28% on non-group plans, and 2.18% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Boone County, IN see 465 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (465 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2029 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 745 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

465 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Boone County, IN

Primary care physicians in Boone County, IN see an average of 465 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (465 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Boone County, IN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.4% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.08%

Uninsured

66.3%

Employer Coverage

7.62%

Medicaid

11.6%

Medicare

8.28%

Non-Group

2.18%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Boone County, IN declined by 9.73% from 4.52% to 4.08%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 38.1 in Boone County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Boone County, IN.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.8% in Boone County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Boone County, IN.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.92% in Boone County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Boone County, IN.

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