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Bonner County

Idaho · 47,110 residents · 1,733.225 sq mi
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Bonner County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,594. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $275,700. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47,110
+28%since 2000
from 36,835 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+21%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K32K39K46K53K1990201020202024Bonner County
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,594
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,803 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,527
+65%since 2000
from $17,263 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$275,700
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
23.6% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+52%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(35,206)
Black0.1%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(604)
Asian0.3%(98)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(1,863)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(42,344)
Black0.2%(115)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,504)
Asian0.5%(252)
Other3.3%(1,576)
Diversity Score17.8%(8,397)
Segregation Score18.7%(8,820)
Diversity Score
18
+252%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+23%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonner County, Idaho?

Bonner County, Idaho has about 47,110 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bonner County, Idaho earns about $51,594 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 $275,700, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Bonner County, Idaho?

About 26.6% 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 12.6% 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 20,488 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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

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