County profile · Kentucky
Boone County, KY market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Boone County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 145,316
- +6.5% since 2020
- Households
- 50,963
- Median household income
- $99,414
- +26.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $277,300
- Jobs located here
- 107,951
- Highest market score
- 91
- Convenience stores, #25 of 2,261 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 145,316 people live in Boone County, in 50,963 households. Population estimates show Boone County grew 6.5% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Boone County is $99,414 a year, 23% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 26.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Boone County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 137, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (94).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Boone County are for convenience stores (91), electricians (85) and grocery and convenience stores (84). Boone County ranks #25 of 2,261 scored counties for convenience stores.
Boone County is part of the Cincinnati metro area. For its number of households, Boone County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for veterinarians (67% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for convenience stores (44% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Boone County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Boone County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convenience stores | 91 | #25 of 2,261 | 23 | 4.5 | $14.6M | 185 | 6 |
| Electricians | 85 | #23 of 1,160 | 8 | 1.6 | $20.8M | 173 | 26 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 84 | #117 of 2,402 | 88 | 17.3 | $3.8M | 113 | 22 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 80 | #109 of 2,063 | 41 | 8.0 | $5.4M | 147 | 22 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 78 | #105 of 1,493 | 28 | 5.5 | $3M | 104 | 38 |
| Laundromats | 77 | #89 of 785 | 6 | 1.2 | $18.2M | 146 | 3 |
| Physical therapy | 77 | #110 of 1,422 | 21 | 4.1 | $3.1M | 127 | 10 |
| Barbershops | 77 | #111 of 1,356 | 20 | 3.9 | $2.6M | 139 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | 76 | #63 of 847 | 11 | 2.2 | $7.7M | 121 | 26 |
| Roofing and gutters | 76 | #79 of 1,177 | 13 | 2.6 | $12.8M | 151 | 11 |
| Gas stations | 76 | #241 of 2,358 | 65 | 12.8 | $2.5M | 103 | 47 |
| Gyms | 74 | #153 of 1,792 | 34 | 6.7 | $1.4M | 106 | 12 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 71 | #156 of 1,334 | 22 | 4.3 | $2.1M | 106 | 10 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 70 | #93 of 777 | 10 | 2.0 | $4.7M | 116 | 12 |
| Car washes and detailing | 70 | #232 of 1,451 | 15 | 2.9 | $3.4M | 136 | 9 |
| Grocery stores | 70 | #424 of 2,070 | 43 | 8.4 | $7.8M | 84 | 16 |
| Home repair trades | 69 | #247 of 2,057 | 65 | 12.8 | $2.6M | 105 | 85 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 69 | #258 of 1,771 | 50 | 9.8 | $1.7M | 101 | 72 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 69 | #261 of 1,461 | 21 | 4.1 | $2.6M | 100 | 13 |
| Property management | 68 | #164 of 910 | 14 | 2.7 | Index only | 110 | 15 |
| Spas and skin care | 67 | #309 of 1,769 | 44 | 8.6 | $1.2M | 136 | 11 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 67 | #353 of 2,088 | 66 | 13.0 | $714K | 108 | 22 |
| Hair salons | 65 | #455 of 2,339 | 103 | 20.2 | $508K | 118 | 32 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 64 | #348 of 1,327 | 15 | 2.9 | $3.4M | 111 | 13 |
| Insurance agencies | 64 | #674 of 2,272 | 97 | 19.0 | $1.4M | 112 | 45 |
| Auto repair shops | 63 | #614 of 2,378 | 101 | 19.8 | $507K | 114 | 55 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 62 | #683 of 2,405 | 296 | 58.1 | $754K | 114 | 102 |
| Pet businesses | 61 | #624 of 2,200 | 73 | 14.3 | $734K | 84 | 35 |
| Auto repair and car care | 60 | #742 of 2,401 | 177 | 34.7 | $290K | 108 | 80 |
| Pest control | 59 | #239 of 699 | 11 | 2.2 | $7.7M | 76 | 8 |
| Veterinarians | 59 | #524 of 1,485 | 28 | 5.5 | $1.9M | 70 | 16 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 59 | #546 of 1,656 | 34 | 6.7 | $1.9M | 106 | 70 |
| Dry cleaners | 58 | #181 of 507 | 7 | 1.4 | $15.6M | 100 | 6 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 58 | #588 of 1,707 | 44 | 8.6 | $3.8M | 80 | 48 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 58 | #636 of 1,889 | 62 | 12.2 | $3.6M | 87 | 27 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 57 | #303 of 887 | 21 | 4.1 | Index only | 105 | 9 |
| Funeral homes | 57 | #535 of 1,472 | 10 | 2.0 | $632K | 93 | 8 |
| Tire shops | 57 | #610 of 1,530 | 21 | 4.1 | $2.4M | 97 | 11 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 57 | #807 of 2,385 | 214 | 42.0 | $244K | 115 | 53 |
| Pet stores | 56 | #391 of 974 | 14 | 2.7 | $3.8M | 85 | 6 |
| Pizza | 56 | #793 of 2,090 | 49 | 9.6 | $4.6M | 90 | 137 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 56 | #930 of 2,405 | 573 | 112.4 | $389K | 105 | 264 |
| Child care and preschools | 55 | #699 of 1,611 | 42 | 8.2 | $693K | 69 | 30 |
| Home inspectors | 54 | #174 of 415 | 5 | 1.0 | Index only | 65 | 3 |
| Nail salons | 54 | #576 of 1,328 | 41 | 8.0 | $1.3M | 76 | 9 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 52 | #991 of 2,087 | 87 | 17.1 | $1.3M | 99 | 54 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 51 | #1,116 of 2,210 | 118 | 23.2 | $926K | 105 | 63 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 50 | #1,188 of 2,394 | 365 | 71.6 | $176K | 116 | 158 |
| Chiropractors | 46 | #873 of 1,490 | 37 | 7.3 | $1.7M | 73 | 19 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 44 | #828 of 1,302 | 29 | 5.7 | $2.2M | 71 | 11 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 43 | #322 of 479 | 9 | 1.8 | $5.7M | 41 | 4 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 43 | #1,420 of 2,222 | 107 | 21.0 | $2.1M | 68 | 137 |
| Real estate | 43 | #1,493 of 2,229 | 247 | 48.5 | Index only | 80 | 105 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 41 | #1,548 of 2,176 | 207 | 40.6 | Index only | 76 | 68 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 39 | #1,341 of 1,886 | 80 | 15.7 | $804K | 82 | 48 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | $32.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in Boone County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $51.3M | $1,006 | 105 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $160.1M | $3,141 | 121 |
| Food away from home | $223.1M | $4,378 | 108 |
| Groceries | $335.9M | $6,591 | 104 |
| Personal care products and services | $52.3M | $1,026 | 102 |
| Child care and other personal services | $29.1M | $571 | 98 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $47.1M | $924 | 94 |
| Medical and dental services | $64.3M | $1,262 | 98 |
| Pets | $53.6M | $1,052 | 116 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $109.2M | $2,143 | 104 |
| Vehicle insurance | $136.2M | $2,672 | 137 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $166.5M | $3,267 | 108 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $85.1M | $1,669 | 118 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $856.8M | $16,812 | 101 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Boone County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 145,316+6.5% since 2020
- Households
- 50,963
- Median age
- 38.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 246 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 568
- Median household income
- $99,414+26.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $124,006
- Median home value
- $277,300
- Jobs located here
- 107,951
- Daytime population
- 176,181Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Boone County, KY growing?
Population estimates put Boone County at 145,316 people in 2025, up 6.5% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 50,963 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 26.9%, before inflation.
How much do households in Boone County, KY spend?
Households in Boone County spend about $856.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $335.9M on groceries and $223.1M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Boone County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 137, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (94).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Boone County, KY?
Of the business types scored in Boone County, convenience stores (91), electricians (85) and grocery and convenience stores (84) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For convenience stores, that ranks #25 of 2,261 scored counties.
How does Boone County, KY compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Boone County is $99,414, 23% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 6.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $277,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for veterinarians (67% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for convenience stores (44% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 55 of the 56 business types have a score in Boone County, each ranked against other counties.
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