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Idaho County

Idaho · 17,874 residents (2025 est.) · 8,477.499 sq mi
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Idaho County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,325. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $310,200. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,432
+12%since 2000
from 15,511 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+14%since 2009
from 2 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
49.4
+17%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:17,874 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K16K17K18K1990201020202024Idaho County
202417K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55%(872)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.1%(1,068)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.5%(790)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.7%(987)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.7%(821)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.2%(1,611)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.8%(1,715)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.3%(1,803)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.2%(2,641)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7417.8%(3,109)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.2%(1,600)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.4%(415)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,325
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,515 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,585
+133%since 2000
from $14,411 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.5%
+30.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$310,200
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$789
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+24%since 2009
from 3.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
93
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Idaho County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(14,491)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(243)
Asian0.2%(38)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(15,540)
Black0.1%(22)
Hispanic / Latino4%(689)
Asian0.5%(95)
Other6.2%(1,086)
Diversity Score
25
+42%since 2009
from 18 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
15
−6%since 2020
from 16 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3%(525)
Spaniard0.8%(148)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(35)
Japanese0.1%(16)
Chinese0%(7)
Thai0%(5)
Uzbek0%(4)
Pacific Islander origin
Tongan0%(4)
Ancestry
German28.9%(5,038)
English15.9%(2,769)
Irish12.1%(2,112)
American5.9%(1,037)
Norwegian3.8%(659)
Scottish3.3%(574)
Swedish3.1%(532)
French2.8%(480)
Italian1.8%(322)
Dutch1.2%(216)
Swiss1%(175)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Czech0.9%(149)
Russian0.8%(133)
Polish0.7%(121)
Welsh0.7%(118)
Danish0.7%(115)
Austrian0.6%(110)
Greek0.4%(72)
Finnish0.3%(49)
Slovak0.3%(48)
Portuguese0.3%(46)
Lithuanian0.2%(40)
British0.2%(37)
Latvian0.2%(36)
Romanian0.1%(22)
Belgian0.1%(19)
Hungarian0.1%(18)
Croatian0.1%(17)
Arab0.1%(12)
Lebanese0.1%(12)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.1%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2012
from 19.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.2%
−68.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
+23.1 ptssince 2017
from 64.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.3%(1,850)
Married59.8%(4,551)
Widowed3.7%(278)
Divorced12.2%(926)
Women 15+
Never married19.6%(1,392)
Married57.3%(4,065)
Widowed10.4%(739)
Divorced12.7%(901)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Idaho County, Idaho?

Idaho County, Idaho has about 17,432 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Idaho County, Idaho earns about $66,325 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Idaho County, Idaho expensive?

In Idaho County, Idaho, the median home is worth about $310,200, and the typical rent is about $789 a month.

How educated are people in Idaho County, Idaho?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Idaho County, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Idaho County, Idaho?

About 11.1% of people in Idaho County, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Idaho County, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Idaho County, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,649 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9400Census Tract 9602.02Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9602.01Census Tract 9604
12 ZIP codes
ZIP 83530ZIP 83536ZIP 83522ZIP 83539ZIP 83552ZIP 83549ZIP 83554ZIP 83525ZIP 83526ZIP 83547ZIP 83542ZIP 83533
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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