Boone is a somewhat small city located in the state of Iowa. With a population of 12,406 people and four associated neighborhoods, Boone is the 33rd largest community in Iowa. Much of the housing stock in Boone was built prior to World War II, making it one of the older and more historic cities in the country.

The education level of Boone citizens is a little higher than the average for US cities and towns: 22.75% of adults in Boone have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Boone in 2022 was $32,737, which is middle income relative to Iowa and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $130,948 for a family of four. However, Boone contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Boone home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Boone residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Boone include German, Irish, English, Norwegian, and Swedish.

The most common language spoken in Boone is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.