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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Bonner County

Idaho · 36,835 residents · 1,733.225 sq mi
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Bonner County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,803. Population has grown 38% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $115,500. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,835
+38%since 1990
from 26,622 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
+38%since 1990
from 15 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.8
+11%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K32K39K46K53K1990201020202024Bonner County
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,803
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,465 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,263
+64%since 1990
from $10,527 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.5%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,500
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$518
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $318 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.9%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.8% in 1990
22.1% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+24%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(26,095)
Black0.1%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(439)
Asian0.2%(50)
Diversity Score8.7%(2,315)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(35,206)
Black0.1%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(604)
Asian0.3%(98)
Diversity Score5.1%(1,863)
Diversity Score
5
−42%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.6%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 78.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
−21%since 1990
from 24.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonner County, Idaho?

Bonner County, Idaho has about 36,835 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Bonner County, Idaho earns about $32,803 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bonner County, Idaho expensive?

In Bonner County, Idaho, the median home is worth about $115,500, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Bonner County, Idaho?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bonner County, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bonner County, Idaho?

About 15.5% of people in Bonner County, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bonner County, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Bonner County, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,213 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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16 census tracts
Census Tract 9502.03Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9508.01Census Tract 9504.02Census Tract 9508.02Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9507.01Census Tract 9509.02Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9504.03Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9507.02Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9506Census Tract 9504.01Census Tract 9509.01
16 ZIP codes
ZIP 83864ZIP 83860ZIP 83856ZIP 83822ZIP 83804ZIP 83811ZIP 83852ZIP 83813ZIP 83836ZIP 83840ZIP 83803ZIP 83841ZIP 83809ZIP 83848ZIP 83821ZIP 83825
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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