Boone County PUMA, KY

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2021 Population

134,599

1.69% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

6.08%

6.31% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$87,034

5.07% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$205,100

5.34% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

67,176

2.65% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Boone County PUMA, KY had a population of 135k people with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $87,034. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Boone County PUMA, KY grew from 132,368 to 134,599, a 1.69% increase and its median household income grew from $82,838 to $87,034, a 5.07% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Boone County PUMA, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.68%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.67%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.27%), and White (Hispanic) (1.98%).

7.96% of the households in Boone County PUMA, KY 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.

96.4% of the residents in Boone County PUMA, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northern Kentucky Area Development District (Northwest)--Boone County PUMA, KY are Gateway Community and Technical College (2,876 degrees awarded in 2021), Beckfield College-Florence (246 degrees), and Empire Beauty School-Florence (52 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Boone County PUMA, KY was $205,100, and the homeownership rate was 76.9%.

Most people in Boone County PUMA, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Boone County PUMA, KY was 2 cars per household.

Boone County PUMA, KY borders Dearborn, Franklin, Ripley, Switzerland & Ohio Counties PUMA, IN, Kenton County PUMA, KY, Northern Kentucky Area Development District (Southeast) PUMA, KY, Mack & Dent PUMA, OH, and Cincinnati City (West) PUMA, OH.

United States Indiana Kentucky

Population & Diversity

Boone County PUMA, KY is home to a population of 135k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.78% of Boone County PUMA, KY residents were born outside of the country (7.78k people).

In 2021, there were 23.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (116k people) in Boone County PUMA, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.95k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.6k 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, KY are Spanish (4,278 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (906 households), and German (502 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,487

Women

50.1%

67,218

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 134,705 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

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

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Citizenship

96.4%

2021 Citizenship

96.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.4% of Boone County PUMA, KY 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, KY was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Boone County PUMA, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
116k ± 382
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.95k ± 492
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.6k ± 658

4.41%

Hispanic Population

5.94k people

4.41% of the people in Boone County PUMA, KY are hispanic (5.94k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
1,106 ± 813 people
Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
994 ± 771 people
Mexico
847 ± 712 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Boone County PUMA, KY was India, the natal country of 1,106 Boone County PUMA, KY residents, followed by Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) with 994 and Mexico with 847.

Foreign-Born Population

5.78%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.78k people

5.37%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.11k people

As of 2021, 5.78% of Boone County PUMA, KY residents (7.78k 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, KY was 5.37%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,278 households (3.4%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
906 households (0.72%)
German
502 households (0.399%)

7.96% of the households in Boone County PUMA, KY 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, KY was Spanish. 3.4% of the households in Boone County PUMA, KY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,633 ± 346
Gulf War (2001-)
1,979 ± 503
Gulf War (1990s)
1,672 ± 397

Boone County PUMA, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.33 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Boone County PUMA, KY employs 67.2k people. The largest industries in Boone County PUMA, KY are Construction (4,222 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,979 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,663 people), and the highest paying industries are Machinery manufacturing, n.e.c. or not specified ($250,774), Paper & paper products merchant wholesalers ($160,147), and Soap, cleaning compound, & cosmetics manufacturing ($149,946).

Males in Boone County PUMA, KY have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,954. The income inequality in Boone County PUMA, KY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,912

Women

47.2%

34,532

Men

52.8%

The workforce of Boone County PUMA, KY in 2020 was 65,444 people, with 47.2% woman, and 52.8% men.

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

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Occupations

67.2k

2021 Value

2.65%

1 Year growth

± 2.65%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Boone County PUMA, KY grew at a rate of 2.65%, from 65.4k employees to 67.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Boone County PUMA, KY, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,119 people), Other managers (1,973 people), and Customer service representatives (1,838 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Boone County PUMA, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

67.2k

2021 Value

2.65%

1 Year growth

± 2.65%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Boone County PUMA, KY grew at a rate of 2.65%, from 65.4k employees to 67.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Boone County PUMA, KY, are Construction (4,222 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,979 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,663 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Boone County PUMA, KY, though some of these residents may live in Boone County PUMA, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,754

Median earning men ± $2,155

$38,365

Median earning women ± $2,016

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($74,219), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,616), and Manufacturing ($67,162).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($62,703), Public Administration ($56,635), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,031).

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 Kentucky. 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 Kentucky.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $57.5B, followed by Electronics ($36.5B) and Machinery ($28.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kentucky products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$330B

2020 Value in Kentucky

$644B

Projected 2050 Value in Kentucky

95% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kentucky trade was $330B. This is expected to increase 95% to $644B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kentucky trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Most Common Trade Partners

Tennessee
$27.7B
California
$19B
Ohio
$17.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Tennessee with $27.7B, followed by California with $19B and Ohio and $17.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 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

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.23%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

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 Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 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 Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Boone County PUMA, KY awarded 3,174 degrees. The student population of Boone County PUMA, KY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,819 male students and 3,134 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Boone County PUMA, KY are White (2,626 and 82.7%), followed by Black or African American (223 and 7.03%), Hispanic or Latino (161 and 5.07%), and Two or More Races (87 and 2.74%).

The largest universities in Boone County PUMA, KY by number of degrees awarded are Gateway Community and Technical College (2,876 and 90.6%), Beckfield College-Florence (246 and 7.75%), and Empire Beauty School-Florence (52 and 1.64%).

The most popular majors in Northern Kentucky Area Development District (Northwest)--Boone County PUMA, KY are General Computer & Information Sciences (379 and 11.9%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (342 and 10.8%), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (269 and 8.48%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2020 in Boone County PUMA, KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 58.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,953 (36.7% men and 63.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 4,953 students enrolled in Boone County PUMA, KY, 36.7% men and 63.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,986 records, of which 62.9% were women and 37.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
252 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
207 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
35 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Northern Kentucky Area Development District (Northwest)--Boone County PUMA, KY was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 252 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Northern Kentucky Area Development District (Northwest)--Boone County PUMA, KY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Gateway Community and Technical College
2,876 degrees awarded
Beckfield College-Florence
246 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-Florence
52 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Gateway Community and Technical College with 2,876 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,878 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Boone County PUMA, KY, which is 1.45 times more than the 1,296 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 2,626 degrees mean that there were 11.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 223 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

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($12,780) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($515) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,000) 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, 0.302% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.477% 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, KY in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (29.9k), Some college (23.3k), and Bachelors Degree (19.9k).

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, KY was $205,100 in 2021, which is 0.837 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $194,700 to $205,100, a 5.34% increase. The homeownership rate in Boone County PUMA, KY is 76.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Boone County PUMA, KY have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Boone County PUMA, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Boone County PUMA, KY is $87,034. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Boone County PUMA, KY was Louisville/Jefferson County (Northeast) PUMA, KY with a value of $92,612, followed by Boone County PUMA, KY and KIPDA Area Development District (Northeast) PUMA, KY, with respective values of $87,034 and $80,519.

Housing

Property

$205,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,371

$37,423

Median Property Taxes

±$1,573

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, KY 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, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.9%

Homeownership

2021

65.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 76.9% of the housing units in Boone County PUMA, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Boone County PUMA, KY 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, KY was Louisville/Jefferson County (Northeast) PUMA, KY with a value of $92,612, followed by Boone County PUMA, KY and KIPDA Area Development District (Northeast) PUMA, KY, with respective values of $87,034 and $80,519.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Boone County PUMA, KY 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.

$87,034

Median Household Income

± $2,991

48.7k

Number of Households

± 1,958

In 2021, the median household income of the 48.7k households in Boone County PUMA, KY grew to $87,034 from the previous year's value of $82,838.

The following chart displays the households in Boone County PUMA, KY 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

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Boone County PUMA, KY

0.461

2020 Wage GINI in Boone County PUMA, KY

In 2021, the income inequality in Boone County PUMA, KY was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.597% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Boone County PUMA, KY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Boone County PUMA, KY in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.4%)
Worked At Home (9.56%)
Carpooled (7.59%)

In 2021, 80.4% of workers in Boone County PUMA, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.56%) and those who carpooled to work (7.59%).

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

24.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Boone County PUMA, KY have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.92% of the workforce in Boone County PUMA, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Boone County PUMA, KY 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, KY 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, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.08% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Boone County PUMA, KY (8.1k out of 133k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Boone County PUMA, KY is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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

94.8% of the population of Boone County PUMA, KY has health coverage, with 60.6% on employee plans, 11.3% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 1.76% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see 1536 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.454% decrease from the previous year (1543 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1519 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 388 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,536 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kentucky

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see an average of 1,536 patients per year. This represents a 0.454% decrease from the previous year (1,543 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kentucky in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.4% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.21%

Uninsured

60.6%

Employer Coverage

11.3%

Medicaid

10.8%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

1.76%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Boone County PUMA, KY declined by 0.358% from 5.22% to 5.21%.

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