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Blaine County

Idaho · 21,376 residents · 2,637.738 sq mi
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Blaine County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,854. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $473,600. Households here earn about 33% more than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,376
+13%since 2000
from 18,991 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+8%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K16K19K23K26K1990201020202024Blaine County
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,854
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,496 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,656
+4%since 2000
from $31,346 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$473,600
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $266,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$902
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $740 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.5%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
38.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.7
+45%since 2000
from 5.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(16,531)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(2,030)
Asian0.6%(118)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.7%(4,889)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78%(16,669)
Black0.1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino20%(4,272)
Asian0.8%(174)
Other1.9%(414)
Diversity Score45.3%(9,675)
Diversity Score
45
+76%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 43.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.5%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
15.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$255,600−46%
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Income$70,377+14%
Home value$262,600−45%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blaine County, Idaho?

Blaine County, Idaho has about 21,376 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blaine County, Idaho earns about $61,854 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blaine County, Idaho expensive?

In Blaine County, Idaho, the median home is worth about $473,600, and the typical rent is about $902 a month.

How educated are people in Blaine County, Idaho?

About 43.2% of adults age 25 and over in Blaine County, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blaine County, Idaho?

About 9.3% of people in Blaine County, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blaine County, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Blaine County, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,824 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9602.01Census Tract 9602.02Census Tract 9601.02Census Tract 9603.01Census Tract 9601.01Census Tract 9603.02Census Tract 9605.01Census Tract 9605.02
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 83333ZIP 83340ZIP 83313ZIP 83320ZIP 83353ZIP 83348ZIP 83354
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