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Boone County, NE
7 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Boone County, Nebraska.
Population
5,356
Land area
687sq mi
People per sq mi
8
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Boone County
Boone County at a glance
- Boone County is 70% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,947, close to the Nebraska median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,700 (27% below Nebraska) and median rent is $850 a month.
- Its largest cities are Albion (1,822), St. Edward (588) and Cedar Rapids (493).
Local data for Boone County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Boone County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,947
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$173,700
Prices +0.2% in a year
Median rent
$850/mo
Homeownership
81.9%
Bachelor's or higher
19.7%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,203), Irish Americans (663), Polish Americans (298).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
1.7%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,262
2,439 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,845
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$45.9M
FY 2026, $8,539 per person
PPP loans
$27.6M
1,165 loans, 2,814 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$11.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Boone County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.3%
- Carpooled13.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Boone County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
456
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
13
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 11°F
27.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Boone County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Boone County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Boone County, NE?
- Albion is the largest city or town in Boone County, with about 1,822 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Boone County?
- Boone County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68620, 68627, 68652, 68655, 68660.
- What is the population of Boone County, NE?
- About 5,356 people live in Boone County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Boone County?
- Boone County borders Madison County, Platte County, Antelope County, Nance County, Greeley County, Wheeler County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023