Boone County Demographics

A map of Boone County's Population by Race

Boone County, Indiana has an estimated population of 74,718, an increase from the 70,812 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.2% White, 4.3% Hispanic, 3.6% Asian, 3.0% Black, 2.8% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Boone County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Boone is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Boone County, that probability was 25.0% in 2020 and 25.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Boone County is ranked the 23rd most populous county in Indiana, out of 92 counties. Boone County was ranked the 24th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Boone County's White Population

64,419 residents of Boone County, or 86.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Boone County is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Boone County ranks 63rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 92 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Boone County's White population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. White residents' share of Boone County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 86.2%.

Boone County is more White than neighboring Clinton County (77.8% White), Hendricks County (77.3% White), Hamilton County (78.6% White), and Marion County (49.5% White). Boone County is less White than neighboring Montgomery County (89% White).

Boone County's Black Population

2,239 residents of Boone County, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Boone County is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Boone County ranks 29th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 92 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Boone County's Black population has grown by an estimated 57.0%. Black residents' share of Boone County's population has increased from 2.0% to 3.0%.

Boone County is more Black than neighboring Clinton County (0.5% Black), and Montgomery County (0.9% Black). Boone County is less Black than neighboring Hendricks County (10% Black), Hamilton County (4.4% Black), and Marion County (27.1% Black).

Boone County's Asian Population

2,659 residents of Boone County, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Boone County is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Boone County ranks 8th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 92 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Boone County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 11.3%. Asian residents' share of Boone County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Boone County is more Asian than neighboring Clinton County (0.4% Asian), Hendricks County (3.3% Asian), and Montgomery County (0.5% Asian). Boone County is less Asian than neighboring Hamilton County (6.9% Asian), and Marion County (4% Asian).

Boone County's Hispanic Population

3,234 residents of Boone County, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Boone County is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Boone County ranks 38th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 92 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Boone County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Boone County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Boone County is less Hispanic than neighboring Clinton County (19.5% Hispanic), Hendricks County (5.2% Hispanic), Hamilton County (5.6% Hispanic), Montgomery County (6.2% Hispanic), and Marion County (13.8% Hispanic).

Boone County's Native American/Other Population

79 residents of Boone County, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Boone County is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Boone County ranks 29th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 92 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Boone County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 79.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Boone County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Boone County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hendricks County (0.5% Native American/Other), Hamilton County (0.6% Native American/Other), Montgomery County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Marion County (0.7% Native American/Other).

Boone County's Multiracial Population

2,088 residents of Boone County, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Boone County is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Boone County ranks 24th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 92 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Boone County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Boone County's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.8%.

Boone County is more Multiracial than neighboring Clinton County (1.7% Multiracial), and Montgomery County (2.7% Multiracial). Boone County is less Multiracial than neighboring Hendricks County (3.7% Multiracial), Hamilton County (3.8% Multiracial), and Marion County (4.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.