Demographics & People — Boone, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,445 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,400 |
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| Median Age | 41.3 |
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| Total Households | 5,137 |
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| Family Households | 3,138 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1122 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,448 |
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| Black or African American | 155 |
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| Asian | 14 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 548 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 4,324 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,523 |
| Irish | 1,591 |
| English | 1,300 |
| Norwegian | 1,297 |
| Other groups | 1,202 |
| American | 548 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 459 |
| Swedish | 438 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 427 |
Language
| English Only | 11,476 |
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| Spanish | 205 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,700 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 574 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,936 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Boone, Iowa.
