Boone County

As of the 2020 Census, Boone County, KY, has a population of approximately 135,968. The racial composition includes 86.6% White, 5.9% Black or African American, 3.5% Asian, and 3.2% Hispanic or Latino. The median household income is around $78,388. About 7.6% of the population lives below the poverty line. The county's population density is 536 people per square mile. The age distribution: 26.1% under 18, 60.6% aged 18-64, and 13.3% aged 65 and older. Boone County features substantial suburban growth and is part of the Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area.

As of 2023, Boone County, KY has a median home value of approximately $275,000. The median rent is around $1,200 per month. The housing market has experienced a slight increase in home values, around 5% year-over-year. The county has a homeowner rate of roughly 72%, with average property taxes amounting to about 0.91% of home value. The median household income is approximately $75,000. The area includes a mix of single-family homes, apartments, and townhouses, catering to a diverse population.

Boone County, Kentucky, participates in federal, state, and local elections. Key races include seats for U.S. Congress, Kentucky General Assembly, and various county positions.

In recent elections, Boone County had a voter turnout of approximately 65% in the 2020 presidential election. Candidates for major races typically reflect a mix of Republican, Democratic, and occasional Independent or third-party affiliations.

2020 General Election highlights:

• Donald Trump (R) received 67.6% of the Boone County vote for President.
• Joe Biden (D) garnered 29.7%.
• Thomas Massie (R) won re-election for the U.S. House, KY 4th District, with 67.5%.

Local elections feature races for positions like County Judge/Executive, Sheriff, and School Board members, where candidates often focus on local governance, education, and public safety issues. Voter registration and absentee ballot info can be accessed via the Boone County Clerk's office. For the most current election data, check the official Boone County government or Kentucky State Board of Elections websites.

Boone County, KY, boasts a relatively high level of educational attainment. Approximately 91.7% of residents have a high school diploma or higher, compared to the national average of around 88%. About 32.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, exceeding the Kentucky state average of 25.6%, and closely approaching the national average of around 32.1%. These figures indicate that Boone County is slightly more educated than the state overall and aligns well with national educational attainment levels.

As of the most recent data, Boone County, KY has a civilian labor force participation rate of approximately 66.7%, slightly higher than the national average of 63.4%. The unemployment rate in Boone County is around 3.4%, compared to the national average of 3.5% and Kentucky's statewide average of 4.3%.

Top industries in Boone County include manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, and retail trade. Manufacturing employs around 20% of the workforce, well above the national average of approximately 8.5%. Transportation and warehousing also have a strong presence due to Boone County's proximity to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, employing about 10% of the workforce compared to the national average of 3.6%.

Retail trade employs about 12% of Boone County's workforce, which aligns closely with the national average. These industries not only drive local employment but also contribute significantly to the county's economic stability.

As of the latest data, the average household income in Boone County, KY stands at approximately $88,000. For comparison, the median household income in Kentucky is about $55,477, while the national median household income is around $70,784.

Boone County's average income is significantly higher than both the state and national averages, indicating a relatively more prosperous locality within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Boone County, KY, exhibits a range of crime statistics. Based on recent data, the overall crime rate in Boone County is relatively low compared to national averages. Violent crimes, such as assault and robbery, are rare, while property crimes, including burglary and larceny, occur more frequently. The breakdown of crimes (per 100,000 residents) is as follows:

These figures provide insight into the prevalence of various crime types in Boone County. Efforts by local law enforcement focus on maintaining low crime rates and ensuring community safety.

(Note: Statistics are for illustrative purposes and should be cross-checked with the latest local data for accuracy.)