Boone, North Carolina
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About
Boone is a city located in the county of Watauga in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 17,122 and a population density of 731 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,003 inhabitants.
The city was created 159 years ago in 1864.
Quick Facts about Boone
| Population : | 20,003 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Watauga County |
| Postal code : | 50036 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 515 |
| Area : | 23.43 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,135 feet / 346 meters |
| Capital city : | Boone is capital of Boone County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1865 (159 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:58:35 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 854 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 14.4% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Boone is located at 36°13'0"N 81°40'28"W (36.2167900, -81.6745500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Boone
Demographics
The population of Boone increased by 14.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 17,122 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,622 | 2.84% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,023 | 2.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,145 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,925 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,277 | 1.93% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,898 | 3.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,254 | 1.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,518 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,667 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,003 | 1.68% | estimation process |
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Where to Stay in Boone
1 Echota Resort
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People born in Boone (20)
People born in Boone, including wife of President Dwight D. Eisenhower Mamie Eisenhower, politician Richard A. Ballinger, politician Norman A. Erbe, .
List
- Ray Lyman Wilbur (President of Stanford University) he was born in 13/04/1875
- Mamah Borthwick (American translator) she was born in 19/06/1869
- Buster Brown (professional baseball player who played pitcher in the U.S. Major Leagues from 1905-1913) he was born in 31/08/1881
- Chad Rinehart (American Football player, offensive guard) he was born in 04/05/1985
- Donovan Olson (American politician) he was born in 12/06/1965
- Elivera M. Doud (Eisenhower family member) she was born in 13/05/1878
- Jerry McNertney (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 07/08/1936
- Mike Enich (Recipient of the Purple Heart medal (1918-1978)) he was born in 20/09/1918
- Jodi Tymeson (American politician) she was born in 27/06/1955
- Ed Updegraff (Amateur golfer, urologist) he was born in 01/03/1922
- Mike Verchio (American politician) he was born in 23/10/1944
- Merrill G. Burlingame (American historian) he was born in 13/03/1901
- Jack Nystrom (American politician) he was born in 16/06/1933
- Howard Paul Savage (9th national commander of the American Legion) he was born in 03/01/1884
- Pete Kostelnick (American ultramarathon runner) he was born in 12/09/1987
- Patrick Snyder (American politician from Wisconsin) he was born in 10/10/1956
- Clyde A. Lamb (American football and college basketball coach) he was born in 13/05/1899
Schools in Boone
College & universities near Boone, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197869 | Appalachian State University | Boone (NC) | 28608 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Boone, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Boone
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Boon Post Office | Boone (NC) | 28607 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Boone , Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 12,407 people.
- Boone , Colorado town in Pueblo County, Colorado, United States with a population of 373 people.
Other cities in Watauga County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Watauga County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Blowing Rock | 1,316 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Beech Mountain | 320 | Human settlement in Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Boone distances to largest North Carolina cities
