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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Idaho County

Idaho · 15,511 residents · 8,477.499 sq mi
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Idaho County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,515. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% 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 $89,900. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,511
+13%since 1990
from 13,783 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
42.3
+16%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K16K17K18K1990201020202024Idaho County
202417K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.3%(819)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.3%(975)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.9%(1,225)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198.2%(1,269)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.6%(560)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.3%(1,294)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415%(2,322)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5416%(2,488)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6412.3%(1,915)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 749.4%(1,460)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.6%(871)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2%(313)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,515
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,093 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,411
+37%since 1990
from $10,527 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.3%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,900
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$410
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $267 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
22.8% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Idaho County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(13,411)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(144)
Asian0.1%(17)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(14,491)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(243)
Asian0.2%(38)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

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
14.4%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.9%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
−40%since 1990
from 25.0 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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Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.8%(1,467)
Married61.8%(3,974)
Widowed2.6%(167)
Divorced12.7%(819)
Women 15+
Never married14.3%(869)
Married63.5%(3,850)
Widowed12.1%(731)
Divorced10.1%(613)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Idaho County, Idaho?

Idaho County, Idaho has about 15,511 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Idaho County, Idaho earns about $29,515 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 $89,900, and the typical rent is about $410 a month.

How educated are people in Idaho County, Idaho?

About 14.4% 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 16.3% 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 1,728 residents, a change of about 13 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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