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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Boundary County

Idaho · 9,871 residents · 1,268.679 sq mi
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Boundary County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $101,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,871
+18%since 1990
from 8,332 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 7 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.3
+17%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K11K12K14K1990201020202024Boundary County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,662 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,636
+62%since 1990
from $9,054 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.7%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,200
+58%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$452
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $296 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.3%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
21.7% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+45%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95%(7,916)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(310)
Asian0.4%(31)
Diversity Score19.7%(1,643)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(9,198)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(335)
Asian0.6%(56)
Diversity Score10%(992)
Diversity Score
10
−49%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.0%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
−27%since 1990
from 21.3 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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Compare Boundary County to nearby counties

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BOUNDARY COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boundary County, Idaho?

Boundary County, Idaho has about 9,871 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Boundary County, Idaho earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boundary County, Idaho expensive?

In Boundary County, Idaho, the median home is worth about $101,200, and the typical rent is about $452 a month.

How educated are people in Boundary County, Idaho?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Boundary County, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boundary County, Idaho?

About 15.7% of people in Boundary County, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boundary County, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Boundary County, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,539 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 9701Census Tract 9702
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 83805ZIP 83845ZIP 83847ZIP 83826
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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