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Idaho County

Idaho · 16,541 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 $44,951. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% 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 $197,200. With a median age of 51.4, 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 51.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,541
+7%since 2000
from 15,511 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.4
+22%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K16K17K18K1990201020202024Idaho County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,951
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,515 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,811
+72%since 2000
from $14,411 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,200
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$711
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
22.1% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+44%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(14,491)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(243)
Asian0.2%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(756)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(14,656)
Black0.3%(54)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(611)
Asian0.3%(55)
Other5%(828)
Diversity Score22.2%(3,677)
Segregation Score16%(2,651)
Diversity Score
22
+356%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+13%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Idaho County, Idaho?

Idaho County, Idaho has about 16,541 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Idaho County, Idaho earns about $44,951 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 $197,200, and the typical rent is about $711 a month.

How educated are people in Idaho County, Idaho?

About 20.7% 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 11.7% 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 2,758 residents, a change of about 20 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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