Boone County PUMA, MO

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2021 Population

182,170

1.37% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

31.9

0.949% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

16.8%

0.281% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$62,653

6.66% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$204,000

2.67% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

91,988

1.07% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Boone County PUMA, MO had a population of 182k people with a median age of 31.9 and a median household income of $62,653. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Boone County PUMA, MO grew from 179,704 to 182,170, a 1.37% increase and its median household income grew from $58,740 to $62,653, a 6.66% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Boone County PUMA, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (78%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.99%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.44%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.39%), and White (Hispanic) (1.95%).

7.93% of the households in Boone County PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.1% of the residents in Boone County PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Boone County PUMA, MO are University of Missouri-Columbia (9,036 degrees awarded in 2021), Columbia College (177065) (2,912 degrees), and Stephens College (182 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Boone County PUMA, MO was $204,000, and the homeownership rate was 58.1%.

Most people in Boone County PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Boone County PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

Boone County PUMA, MO borders Lincoln, Warren, Audrain, Pike & Montgomery Counties PUMA, MO, Cole, Callaway, Moniteau & Osage Counties PUMA, MO, and Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO.

United States Missouri

Population & Diversity

Boone County PUMA, MO is home to a population of 182k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.46% of Boone County PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (11.8k people).

In 2021, there were 8.68 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (142k people) in Boone County PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.09k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Boone County PUMA, MO are Spanish (3,435 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,161 households), and Korean (834 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

93,228

Women

51.2%

88,993

Men

48.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 182,221 inhabitants, with 48.8% men, and 51.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.1%

2021 Citizenship

95.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.1% of Boone County PUMA, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Boone County PUMA, MO was 95.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Boone County PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Boone County PUMA, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
142k ± 422
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
16.4k ± 919
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
8.09k ± 1.17k

3.57%

Hispanic Population

6.5k people

3.57% of the people in Boone County PUMA, MO are hispanic (6.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Boone County PUMA, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
2,551 ± 1,231 people
Korea
1,165 ± 835 people
India
853 ± 715 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Boone County PUMA, MO was China, the natal country of 2,551 Boone County PUMA, MO residents, followed by Korea with 1,165 and India with 853.

Foreign-Born Population

6.46%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.8k people

6.66%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

12k people

As of 2021, 6.46% of Boone County PUMA, MO residents (11.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Boone County PUMA, MO was 6.66%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Boone County PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,435 households (2%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
2,161 households (1.26%)
Korean
834 households (0.485%)

7.93% of the households in Boone County PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Boone County PUMA, MO was Spanish. 2% of the households in Boone County PUMA, MO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,943 ± 376
Gulf War (2001-)
1,993 ± 421
Gulf War (1990s)
1,232 ± 342

Boone County PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.48 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Boone County PUMA, MO employs 92k people. The largest industries in Boone County PUMA, MO are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (12,114 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (7,694 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (7,378 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($110,706), Wired telecommunications carriers ($108,077), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($101,069).

Males in Boone County PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,111. The income inequality in Boone County PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.491, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

45,917

Women

50.5%

45,096

Men

49.5%

The workforce of Boone County PUMA, MO in 2020 was 91,013 people, with 50.5% woman, and 49.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Boone County PUMA, MO.

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Occupations

92k

2021 Value

1.07%

1 Year growth

± 1.07%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Boone County PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 1.07%, from 91k employees to 92k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Boone County PUMA, MO, are Postsecondary teachers (3,751 people), Registered nurses (2,363 people), and Cashiers (2,240 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Boone County PUMA, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

92k

2021 Value

1.07%

1 Year growth

± 1.07%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Boone County PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 1.07%, from 91k employees to 92k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Boone County PUMA, MO, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (12,114 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (7,694 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (7,378 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Boone County PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in Boone County PUMA, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,832

Median earning men ± $1,675

$32,178

Median earning women ± $1,251

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,344), Public Administration ($55,056), and Manufacturing ($51,464).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,395), Manufacturing ($46,325), and Public Administration ($45,020).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Boone County PUMA, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Boone County PUMA, MO awarded 12,188 degrees. The student population of Boone County PUMA, MO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 16,577 male students and 22,316 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Boone County PUMA, MO are White (8,800 and 75.5%), followed by Black or African American (1,169 and 10%), Hispanic or Latino (736 and 6.31%), and Two or More Races (470 and 4.03%).

The largest universities in Boone County PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are University of Missouri-Columbia (9,036 and 74.1%), Columbia College (177065) (2,912 and 23.9%), and Stephens College (182 and 1.49%).

The most popular majors in Boone County PUMA, MO are General Business (1,431 and 11.7%), Other Ethnic, Minority, Gender, & Group Studies (949 and 7.79%), and General Studies (908 and 7.45%).

The median tuition costs in Boone County PUMA, MO are $17,753 for private four year colleges, and $10,017 and $28,992 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Boone County PUMA, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 31.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 38,893 (42.6% men and 57.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 38,893 students enrolled in Boone County PUMA, MO, 42.6% men and 57.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 28,197 records, of which 57.3% were women and 42.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
1,045 degree-majors awarded
General Health Services
483 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
458 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Boone County PUMA, MO was General Business with 1,045 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Boone County PUMA, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Missouri-Columbia
9,036 degrees awarded
Columbia College (177065)
2,912 degrees awarded
Stephens College
182 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Missouri-Columbia with 9,036 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 5,061 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Boone County PUMA, MO, which is 0.71 times less than the 7,127 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 8,800 degrees mean that there were 7.53 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,169 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,753) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,458) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,719) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.906% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.174% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Boone County PUMA, MO in 2021 were Some college (40.5k), Bachelors Degree (35k), and High School or Equivalent (28.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Boone County PUMA, MO was $204,000 in 2021, which is 0.833 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $198,700 to $204,000, a 2.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Boone County PUMA, MO is 58.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Boone County PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 18.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Boone County PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Boone County PUMA, MO is $62,653. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Boone County PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO with a value of $106,593, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $103,348 and $103,124.

Housing

Property

$204,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,366

$42,514

Median Property Taxes

±$1,660

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Boone County PUMA, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Boone County PUMA, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.1%

Homeownership

2021

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58.1% of the housing units in Boone County PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Boone County PUMA, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Boone County PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO with a value of $106,593, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $103,348 and $103,124.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Boone County PUMA, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,653

Median Household Income

± $1,785

73.1k

Number of Households

± 2,240

In 2021, the median household income of the 73.1k households in Boone County PUMA, MO grew to $62,653 from the previous year's value of $58,740.

The following chart displays the households in Boone County PUMA, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.491

2021 Wage GINI in Boone County PUMA, MO

0.492

2020 Wage GINI in Boone County PUMA, MO

In 2021, the income inequality in Boone County PUMA, MO was 0.491 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.149% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Boone County PUMA, MO was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Boone County PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Boone County PUMA, MO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.9%)
Carpooled (9.52%)
Worked At Home (6.68%)

In 2021, 76.9% of workers in Boone County PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.52%) and those who worked at home (6.68%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Boone County PUMA, MO have a shorter commute time (18.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.53% of the workforce in Boone County PUMA, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Boone County PUMA, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Boone County PUMA, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Boone County PUMA, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Boone County PUMA, MO (29.1k out of 173k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Boone County PUMA, MO is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.7% of the population of Boone County PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 60.2% on employee plans, 8.32% on Medicaid, 10% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 1.5% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 31.5% between 18 and 34 years, 33.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.27%

Uninsured

60.2%

Employer Coverage

8.32%

Medicaid

10%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

1.5%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Boone County PUMA, MO grew by 6.37% from 6.84% to 7.27%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Boone County PUMA, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.