Boone, North Carolina
Boone: city in Iowa, United States
About
Boone is a city located in the county of Watauga in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 17,122 and a population density of 731 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,003 inhabitants.
The city was created 161 years ago in 1864.
Quick Facts about Boone
| Population | 20,003 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Watauga County |
| Postal code | 50036 |
| Phone Area Codes | 515 |
| Area | 23.43 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.2168,-81.6746 |
| Altitude | 1,135 feet / 346 meters |
| Capital city | Boone is capital of Boone County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1865 (161 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:02:08 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 854 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 14.4% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Boone is located at 36°13'0"N 81°40'28"W (36.2167900, -81.6745500).
Boone map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind around 9 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Boone increased by 14.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,122 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,622 | 2.84% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,023 | 2.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,145 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,925 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,277 | 1.93% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,898 | 3.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,254 | 1.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,518 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,667 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,003 | 1.68% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Boone
1Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park
285 Mountain Bike Way, Boone, NC 28607, United States View details
Phone: +18282661345 | Website available
2Clawson-Burnley Park
355 Hunting Hills Ln, Boone, NC 28607, United States View details
Phone: +18282686200 | Website available
3Laurel Creek Falls
US-321, Boone, NC 28607, United States View details
Phone: +18654361200
4Foggy Mountain Gem Mine
4416 NC-105 S, Boone, NC 28607, United States View details
Phone: +18289634367 | Website available
5Raven Rocks Overlook
Blue Ridge Pkwy, Boone, NC 28607, United States View details
Website available
Where to Stay in Boone
1Echota Resort
133 Echota Pkwy, Boone, NC 28607, United States View details
Phone: +18003337601 | Website available
People born in Boone (20)
People born in Boone, including wife of President Dwight D. Eisenhower Mamie Eisenhower, politician Richard A. Ballinger, politician Norman A. Erbe, .
More notable people
- Ray Lyman Wilbur (President of Stanford University) he was born in 13/04/1875
- Mamah Borthwick (American translator) she was born in 19/06/1869
- Buster Brown (professional baseball player who played pitcher in the U.S. Major Leagues from 1905-1913) he was born in 31/08/1881
- Chad Rinehart (American Football player, offensive guard) he was born in 04/05/1985
- Donovan Olson (American politician) he was born in 12/06/1965
- Elivera M. Doud (Eisenhower family member) she was born in 13/05/1878
- Jerry McNertney (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 07/08/1936
- Mike Enich (Recipient of the Purple Heart medal (1918-1978)) he was born in 20/09/1918
- Jodi Tymeson (American politician) she was born in 27/06/1955
- Ed Updegraff (Amateur golfer, urologist) he was born in 01/03/1922
- Mike Verchio (American politician) he was born in 23/10/1944
- Merrill G. Burlingame (American historian) he was born in 13/03/1901
- Jack Nystrom (American politician) he was born in 16/06/1933
- Howard Paul Savage (9th national commander of the American Legion) he was born in 03/01/1884
- Pete Kostelnick (American ultramarathon runner) he was born in 12/09/1987
- Patrick Snyder (American politician from Wisconsin) he was born in 10/10/1956
- Clyde A. Lamb (American football and college basketball coach) he was born in 13/05/1899
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Boone, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197869 | Appalachian State University | Boone (NC) | 28608 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Boone, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Boone.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Boon Post Office | Boone (NC) | 28607 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Boone, Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 12,407 people.
- Boone, Colorado town in Pueblo County, Colorado, United States with a population of 373 people.
Other cities in Watauga County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Watauga County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Blowing Rock | 1,316 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Beech Mountain | 320 | Human settlement in Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Boone distances to largest North Carolina cities