Boone, NE County is a growing rural community with a total population of 5,413 and a population density of 7 people per square mile. The county has many local businesses, including restaurants, grocery stores, and convenience stores. Year-round outdoor activities abound in Boone County; from fishing and hunting to camping and hiking the area provides plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. The county also boasts several organizations such as the Boone County Historical Society and the Boone County 4H. There are several annual sporting events held in Boone County such as the bull riding competition at Dogleg Arena and the mud run at Reischman Lake Ranch.
The population in Boone County is 5,413. There are 8 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Boone County is 42.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Boone County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Boone County
- 60.0% are married
- 8.1% are divorced
- 30.2% are married with children
- 9.4% have children, but are single
Race in Boone County
- 96.7% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander