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Boundary County

Idaho · 12,056 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 $45,319. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $235,000. With a median age of 46.9, 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 46.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,056
+22%since 2000
from 9,871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+22%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K11K12K14K1990201020202024Boundary County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,319
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,796
+83%since 2000
from $14,636 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,000
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $452 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
22.3% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+60%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(9,198)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(335)
Asian0.6%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(992)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(10,550)
Black0.2%(27)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(692)
Asian0.6%(72)
Other3.8%(458)
Diversity Score24.4%(2,947)
Segregation Score22.7%(2,732)
Diversity Score
24
+143%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.6%
−50.9 ptssince 2013
from 69.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boundary County, Idaho?

Boundary County, Idaho has about 12,056 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Boundary County, Idaho earns about $45,319 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 $235,000, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Boundary County, Idaho?

About 18.0% 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 20.4% 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 3,724 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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

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