Boone, IA is a small, vibrant city located in Central Iowa. As of 2019, the population of Boone was 12,509 with a population density of 1,366 people per square mile. In comparison to the US population density of 93 people per square mile, Boone has higher than average population density. The city offers a variety of year-round outdoor activities such as hiking trails at Ledges State Park and biking trails at Des Moines River Valley Trail System. Popular local businesses include West End Diner for breakfast and lunch, Doxbee Boutique for shopping, and Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant for dinner. For family fun and entertainment, visitors can check out Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad or Magic Waters Waterpark. There are also numerous organizations in Boone dedicated to enriching the community such as the Animal Rescue League and Rotary Club of Boone County. For sports enthusiasts, there are several annual sporting events including the Tour de Cure bicycle ride and the High Trestle Trail Half Marathon & 10K run.
The population in Boone is 12,509. There are 1,377 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Boone is 39.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Boone is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Boone
- 50.5% are married
- 11.3% are divorced
- 31.2% are married with children
- 12.9% have children, but are single
Race in Boone
- 92.4% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 1.3% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander