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Jerome

Idaho · 12,349 residents · 5.659 sq mi
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Jerome has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,389. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $146,800. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,349
+59%since 2000
from 7,780 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,182 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 1,375 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.1
−3%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K8K10K12K14K1990201020202024Jerome
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,389
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,074 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,211
+63%since 2000
from $13,023 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,800
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
38.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+39%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(6,277)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(1,316)
Asian0.2%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.5%(2,839)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51%(6,299)
Black0.3%(31)
Hispanic / Latino45%(5,552)
Asian0.4%(46)
Other2.2%(273)
Diversity Score65.7%(8,117)
Diversity Score
66
+80%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
15.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.3%
−49.9 ptssince 2013
from 66.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jerome, Idaho?

Jerome, Idaho has about 12,349 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jerome, Idaho?

The typical household in Jerome, Idaho earns about $47,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jerome, Idaho expensive?

In Jerome, Idaho, the median home is worth about $146,800, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Jerome, Idaho?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Jerome, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jerome, Idaho?

About 23.1% of people in Jerome, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jerome, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Jerome, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,820 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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