Boone County Demographics
A map of Boone County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 112,602 | 82.8% |
Hispanic | 7,707 | 5.7% |
Multiracial | 6,036 | 4.4% |
Black | 5,609 | 4.1% |
Asian | 3,048 | 2.2% |
Native American/Other | 966 | 0.7% |
Boone County, Kentucky had a population of 135,968 in 2020. It was 82.8% White, 4.1% Black, 2.2% Asian, 5.7% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Boone County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Boone County is the 4th most populous county of the 120 counties in Kentucky.
Boone County's White Population
112,602 residents of Boone County identify as White, or 82.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Boone County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Boone County is ranked #108 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Boone County is more White than neighboring Hamilton County (62.6% White). Boone County is less White than neighboring Kenton County (84.1% White), Ohio County (94.8% White), Gallatin County (89.3% White), and Dearborn County (93.4% White).
Boone County's Black Population
5,609 residents of Boone County identify as Black, or 4.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Boone County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Boone County is ranked #37 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Boone County is more Black than neighboring Ohio County (0.3% Black), Gallatin County (0.9% Black), and Dearborn County (0.6% Black). Boone County is less Black than neighboring Kenton County (4.8% Black), and Hamilton County (25% Black).
Boone County's Asian Population
3,048 residents of Boone County identify as Asian, or 2.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Boone County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Boone County is ranked #5 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Boone County is more Asian than neighboring Kenton County (1.2% Asian), Ohio County (0.5% Asian), Gallatin County (0.1% Asian), and Dearborn County (0.4% Asian). Boone County is less Asian than neighboring Hamilton County (3% Asian).
Boone County's Hispanic Population
7,707 residents of Boone County identify as Hispanic, or 5.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Boone County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Boone County is ranked #12 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Boone County is more Hispanic than neighboring Kenton County (4.6% Hispanic), Ohio County (1.3% Hispanic), Hamilton County (4.4% Hispanic), and Dearborn County (1.4% Hispanic).
Boone County's Native American/Other Population
966 residents of Boone County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Boone County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Boone County is ranked #8 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Boone County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kenton County (0.6% Native American/Other), Ohio County (0.3% Native American/Other), Gallatin County (0.3% Native American/Other), and Dearborn County (0.5% Native American/Other).
Boone County's Multiracial Population
6,036 residents of Boone County identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Boone County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Boone County is ranked #14 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Boone County is more Multiracial than neighboring Ohio County (2.8% Multiracial), Gallatin County (3.8% Multiracial), Hamilton County (4.3% Multiracial), and Dearborn County (3.7% Multiracial). Boone County is less Multiracial than neighboring Kenton County (4.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.