County profile · West Virginia
Boone County, WV market data
How Boone County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 20,251
- −6.9% since 2020
- Households
- 7,927
- Median household income
- $57,093
- +40.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $93,100
- Jobs located here
- 3,929
- Highest market score
- 65
- Insurance agencies, #617 of 2,272 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Boone County has an estimated 20,251 people and 7,927 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Boone County declined 6.9%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Boone County is $57,093, 29% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 40.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Boone County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 122, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (52).
Of the business types scored in Boone County, insurance agencies (65), restaurants and cafes (62) and sit-down restaurants (61) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #617 of 2,272 scored counties.
Boone County is part of the Charleston metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.9 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (66% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 65 | #617 of 2,272 | 9 | 11.4 | $2.1M | 168 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 62 | #655 of 2,405 | 35 | 44.2 | $717K | 193 | 11 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 61 | #693 of 2,405 | 21 | 26.5 | $1.2M | 180 | 5 |
| Auto repair and car care | 60 | #719 of 2,401 | 15 | 18.9 | $442K | 165 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 59 | #751 of 2,378 | 9 | 11.4 | $737K | 166 | 4 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 56 | #899 of 2,394 | 23 | 29.0 | $330K | 216 | 3 |
| Pet businesses | 51 | #1,030 of 2,200 | 5 | 6.3 | $1.2M | 134 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 51 | #1,095 of 2,339 | 5 | 6.3 | $1.2M | 280 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 51 | #1,097 of 2,222 | 8 | 10.1 | $3.1M | 103 | 4 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 50 | #923 of 1,886 | 5 | 6.3 | $1.5M | 154 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 49 | #1,147 of 2,210 | 5 | 6.3 | $2.5M | 288 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 48 | #1,249 of 2,385 | 13 | 16.4 | $464K | 218 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 44 | #1,235 of 2,087 | 5 | 6.3 | $2.5M | 200 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 29 | #1,833 of 2,090 | 13 | 16.4 | $1.9M | 38 | 4 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 23 | #2,142 of 2,402 | 19 | 24.0 | $2.3M | 67 | 7 |
| Grocery stores | 19 | #1,896 of 2,070 | 7 | 8.8 | $6.2M | 67 | 5 |
| Convenience stores | 17 | #2,076 of 2,261 | 11 | 13.9 | $3.9M | 50 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 15 | #2,284 of 2,358 | 25 | 31.5 | $887K | 37 | 13 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.0 | $1.7M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $2M | 107 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $1.4M | 206 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $2.5M | 142 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $2M | 230 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $2M | 72 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $12.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $702K | Too few | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $7.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $25.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $6.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $19.2M | Too few | 4 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $4.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $19.2M | Too few | 9 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $10M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $7.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $10M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $5.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $7.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 8 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 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 | $6.6M | $837 | 87 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $22.2M | $2,797 | 108 |
| Food away from home | $25.1M | $3,165 | 78 |
| Groceries | $43.3M | $5,461 | 86 |
| Personal care products and services | $6M | $761 | 76 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.6M | $323 | 56 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.1M | $515 | 52 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.6M | $957 | 74 |
| Pets | $5.9M | $740 | 81 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $12.7M | $1,599 | 78 |
| Vehicle insurance | $19M | $2,396 | 122 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $19.2M | $2,418 | 80 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $10M | $1,262 | 89 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $105.4M | $13,291 | 80 |
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
- 20,251−6.9% since 2020
- Households
- 7,927
- Median age
- 45.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 81%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 502 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 42
- Median household income
- $57,093+40.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $70,950
- Median home value
- $93,100
- Jobs located here
- 3,929
- Daytime population
- 17,897Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Boone County, WV growing?
Population estimates put Boone County at 20,251 people in 2025, down 6.9% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 7,927 households. Median household income rose 40.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Boone County, WV spend?
Households in Boone County spend about $105.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $43.3M on groceries and $25.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Boone County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 122, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (52).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Boone County, WV?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Boone County are for insurance agencies (65), restaurants and cafes (62) and sit-down restaurants (61). Boone County ranks #617 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Boone County, WV compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Boone County is $57,093 a year, 29% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 6.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $93,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Boone County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.9 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (66% 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. 18 of the 56 business types have a score in Boone County, each ranked against other counties.
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