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. Boone has a large stock of pre-World War II architecture, making it one of the older and more historic cities in the country.

The citizens of Boone are slightly better educated than the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns, with 22.75% of adults in Boone having a bachelor's degree or advanced 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.