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Blaine County

Idaho · 24,272 residents · 2,637.738 sq mi
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Blaine County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,627. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $458,100. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,272
+28%since 2000
from 18,991 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+21%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K16K19K23K26K1990201020202024Blaine County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,627
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,496 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,232
+16%since 2000
from $31,346 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$458,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $266,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,002
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $740 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
30.1% rent
Afford Score
7.1
+34%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(18,024)
Black0.2%(45)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(5,021)
Asian0.9%(211)
Other2.1%(521)
Diversity Score47.8%(11,607)
Segregation Score28.3%(6,871)
Diversity Score
48
+86%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 43.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 74.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
15.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−69.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blaine County, Idaho?

Blaine County, Idaho has about 24,272 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blaine County, Idaho earns about $64,627 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 $458,100, and the typical rent is about $1,002 a month.

How educated are people in Blaine County, Idaho?

About 39.3% 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 12.6% 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 10,720 residents, a change of about 79 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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