Boone
Town in Watauga County, North Carolina
Boone is a town in Watauga County, North Carolina, with 19,092 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,333 ft (1,016 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Blowing Rock, 5.8 miles S.
- 19,092residents (2020 Census)
- 3,333 ftelevation · 1,016 m
- 6.4 sq miland area · 16.6 km²
- 2,984 / sq mipopulation density
- 28607ZIP code
About Boone
Boone is a town in and the county seat of Watauga County, North Carolina, United States. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, Boone is the home of Appalachian State University and the headquarters of the disaster and medical relief organization Samaritan's Purse. The population was 19,092 at the 2020 census.
The town is named for famous American pioneer and explorer Daniel Boone, and every summer since 1952 the town has hosted an outdoor amphitheatre drama, Horn in the West, portraying the British settlement of the area during the American Revolutionary War and featuring the contributions of its namesake. It is the largest community and the economic hub of the seven-county region of Western North Carolina known as the High Country.
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Living in Boone
- Median household income
- $30,065
- Median home value
- $411,100
- Median rent
- $1,111/mo
- Median age
- 21.3
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Boone had 19,092 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,092 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,984 per sq mi (1,152 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Boone at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Watauga County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 19,092 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.40 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,333 ft (1,016 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2138° N, 81.6652° W |
| ZIP code | 28607 |
| Official website | townofboone.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3707080 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Boone
- Blowing Rock5.8 mi S
- Valle Crucis7.3 mi W
- Foscoe7.5 mi SW
- Cove Creek8.5 mi NW
- Seven Devils9.4 mi SW
- Banner Elk11.9 mi W
- Beech Mountain12.4 mi W
- Sugar Mountain12.7 mi SW
- Grandfather Village13.4 mi SW
- Linville15.3 mi SW
- West Jefferson15.4 mi NE
- Newland17.0 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Boone
What county is Boone in?
Boone is in Watauga County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Boone, NC?
19,092 people lived in Boone at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Boone, NC?
The ZIP code of Boone is 28607.
What is the elevation of Boone?
3,333 feet (1,016 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Boone?
Blowing Rock (5.8 mi), Valle Crucis (7.3 mi), Foscoe (7.5 mi), Cove Creek (8.5 mi), Seven Devils (9.4 mi).
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