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Gooding County

Idaho · 15,598 residents · 729.322 sq mi
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Gooding County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,057. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $156,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,598
+10%since 2000
from 14,155 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+6%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K14K15K16K1990201020202024Gooding County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,057
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,888 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,388
+67%since 2000
from $14,612 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
33.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+20%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(11,373)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(2,414)
Asian0.2%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.6%(5,186)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(10,044)
Black0.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino31.1%(4,847)
Asian0.3%(40)
Other2.2%(348)
Diversity Score58.5%(9,127)
Segregation Score29.3%(4,565)
Diversity Score
59
+60%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+47%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
13.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.7%
−58.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gooding County, Idaho?

Gooding County, Idaho has about 15,598 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gooding County, Idaho earns about $50,057 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 $156,500, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Gooding County, Idaho?

About 16.9% 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 16.6% 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 3,965 residents, a change of about 34 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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