Boone, Iowa
Boone: city in Iowa, United States
About
Boone is a city located in the county of Boone in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,661 and a population density of 540 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,407 inhabitants.
The city was created 161 years ago in 1864.
Quick Facts about Boone
| Population | 12,407 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Boone County |
| Postal code | 50036 |
| Phone Area Codes | 515 |
| Area | 23.43 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.0597,-93.8802 |
| Altitude | 1,135 feet / 346 meters |
| Capital city | Boone is capital of Boone County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1865 (161 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 17:27:39 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 529 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.05% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Boone is located at 42°3'35"N 93°52'49"W (42.0597000, -93.8802300).
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Weather
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Boone decreased by 2.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,661 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,636 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,538 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,583 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,549 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,605 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,540 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,501 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,455 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,384 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,407 | 0.19% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,292 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,131 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,373 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,129 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 29.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.6% |
| White only, percent : | 63.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 32.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 62.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 553 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.4% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,928 |
Boone zip code is 50036.
County name: Boone, County
fips: 19015
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,928 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $116,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,172 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $435 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $558 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 24 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,166 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.86 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 78.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 66.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 19.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 19,767 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 31,886 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 99,849 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,834 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,481 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,347 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 21.2% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 278 |
| 2019 total employment : | 2,283 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 68,918 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -2.7% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 704 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 731 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 324 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 204 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 105 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 574 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 73 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 563 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 8.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1,097.49 |
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, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153603 | Iowa State University | Ames (IA) | 50011-2103 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Boone, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Boone.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Boon Post Office | Boone (IA) | 50036 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Boone, North Carolina city in Iowa, United States with a population of 20,003 people.
- Boone, Colorado town in Pueblo County, Colorado, United States with a population of 373 people.
Other cities in Boone County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Boone County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Madrid | 2,550 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Ogden | 1,985 | City in Yell Township, Boone County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Boxholm | 184 | Town in Boone County, Iowa, USA |
| Pilot Mound | 170 | Township in Boone County, Iowa |
| Luther | 133 | Human settlement in Worth Township, Iowa, United States of America |
| Fraser | 103 | Village in Iowa |
| Beaver | 50 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Berkley | 33 | City in Union Township, Boone County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Boone distances to largest Iowa cities