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Benewah County

Idaho · 10,508 residents (2025 est.) · 776.931 sq mi
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Benewah County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,794. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $293,500. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,142
+11%since 2000
from 9,171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
+10%since 2009
from 12 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
+16%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,508 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K10K10K1990201020202024Benewah County
202410K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.1%(516)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(628)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.7%(684)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.5%(555)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(553)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.8%(989)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.8%(1,094)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.3%(1,142)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.3%(1,555)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.7%(1,591)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.7%(684)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(151)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,794
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,517 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,105
+110%since 2000
from $15,285 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+18%since 2010
from 0.374 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$293,500
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+55%since 2009
from 3.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
79
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Benewah County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(8,055)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(142)
Asian0.1%(13)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(8,482)
Black0.5%(55)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(387)
Asian0%(1)
Other12%(1,217)
Diversity Score
36
+15%since 2009
from 31 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
34
−4%since 2020
from 35 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.8%(282)
Spaniard0.3%(26)
Cuban0.2%(18)
Asian origin
Korean0%(1)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0%(1)
Ancestry
German18.8%(1,904)
English15.6%(1,585)
Irish13%(1,319)
American5.9%(594)
Norwegian4.6%(465)
Italian3.4%(349)
Scottish3.3%(336)
French2.8%(288)
Swedish2.1%(213)
Dutch1.9%(196)
Polish1.5%(153)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(119)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Portuguese1.1%(107)
Finnish0.4%(45)
Welsh0.4%(36)
Greek0.3%(28)
Swiss0.2%(23)
Danish0.2%(20)
Hungarian0.2%(18)
Russian0.2%(16)
Arab0.1%(15)
Austrian0.1%(14)
Canadian0.1%(13)
Czech0.1%(12)
Belgian0.1%(10)
Lebanese0.1%(9)
British0.1%(8)
Turkish0%(5)
Slovak0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+62%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.5%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.3%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.4%
+21.8 ptssince 2017
from 62.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.8%(1,265)
Married53.7%(2,283)
Widowed5.6%(237)
Divorced11%(466)
Women 15+
Never married20.3%(825)
Married59.4%(2,412)
Widowed9.1%(368)
Divorced11.3%(458)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benewah County, Idaho?

Benewah County, Idaho has about 10,142 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benewah County, Idaho?

The typical household in Benewah County, Idaho earns about $59,794 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benewah County, Idaho expensive?

In Benewah County, Idaho, the median home is worth about $293,500, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Benewah County, Idaho?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Benewah County, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benewah County, Idaho?

About 12.9% of people in Benewah County, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benewah County, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Benewah County, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,205 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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