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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Gooding County

Idaho · 14,155 residents · 729.322 sq mi
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Gooding County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,888. Population has grown 22% since 1990. 12% 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 $83,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,155
+22%since 1990
from 11,633 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 16 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.1
+1%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K14K15K16K1990201020202024Gooding County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,888
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,823 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,612
+52%since 1990
from $9,625 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.8%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 17.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,200
+56%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$480
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $257 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.3%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.9% in 1990
27.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+28%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(10,938)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(940)
Asian0.2%(20)
Diversity Score29.3%(3,413)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(11,373)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(2,414)
Asian0.2%(33)
Diversity Score36.6%(5,186)
Diversity Score
37
+25%since 1990
from 29 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
−45%since 1990
from 27.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Compare Gooding County to nearby counties

GOODING COUNTY VS
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Income$71,453+124%
Home value$255,600+207%
Population5,603−66%
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GOODING COUNTY VS
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Income$71,724+125%
Home value$271,800+227%
Population26,362+60%
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GOODING COUNTY VS
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Income$57,955+82%
Home value$304,000+265%
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GOODING COUNTY VS
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Income$67,409+111%
Home value$337,900+306%
Population97,539+493%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gooding County, Idaho?

Gooding County, Idaho has about 14,155 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Gooding County, Idaho earns about $31,888 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gooding County, Idaho expensive?

In Gooding County, Idaho, the median home is worth about $83,200, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Gooding County, Idaho?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gooding County, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gooding County, Idaho?

About 13.8% of people in Gooding County, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gooding County, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Gooding County, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,522 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9602.01Census Tract 9601.01Census Tract 9601.02Census Tract 9602.02
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 83330ZIP 83355ZIP 83314
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