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Boonville, NC
Town in Yadkin County, North Carolina.
Population
1,593
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,328
ZIP codes
0
Boonville and its ZIP codes
Boonville at a glance
- Boonville is about 6 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,145, 6% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,400 (43% below North Carolina) and median rent is $837 a month.
Local data for Boonville, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Boonville, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,145
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$165,400
Median rent
$837/mo
Homeownership
65.8%
Bachelor's or higher
21.5%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (266), Mexican Americans (133), Dutch Americans (89).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yadkin County. PPP loans are for Boonville.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,507
9,954 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,881
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$261M
FY 2026, $7,013 per person
How people get to work
Boonville, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.4%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Boonville, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
413
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
49.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Boonville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Boonville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JonesvilleTown | 7.3 mi | 2.9 |
| SmithtownCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.3 |
| YadkinvilleTown | 7.9 mi | 2.9 |
| ElkinTown | 8.1 mi | 6.8 |
| Pleasant HillCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.6 |
| DobsonTown | 11 mi | 2 |
| East BendTown | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| RondaTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| White PlainsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4 |
| PinnacleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.6 |
| Pilot MountainTown | 17 mi | 2 |
| LewisvilleTown | 18 mi | 14.5 |
| FarmingtonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| ToastCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| KingCity | 19 mi | 6.2 |
| HarmonyTown | 19 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Boonville, NC in?
- Boonville is in Yadkin County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Boonville, NC?
- About 1,593 people live in Boonville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Boonville?
- Nearby places include Jonesville (7.3 mi), Smithtown (7.5 mi), Yadkinville (7.9 mi), Elkin (8.1 mi), Pleasant Hill (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023