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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Jerome County

Idaho · 18,342 residents · 597.543 sq mi
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Jerome County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,696. Population has grown 21% 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 $90,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

18,342
+21%since 1990
from 15,138 in 1990
1990 – 2025
31 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 25 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.9
+1%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K17K20K23K26K1990201020202024Jerome County
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,696
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,209 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,530
+60%since 1990
from $9,727 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.9%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$90,700
+65%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$480
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
70.0%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.4% in 1990
30.0% rent
2.6
+33%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(14,342)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(944)
Asian0.1%(21)
Diversity Score24.9%(3,764)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(14,791)
Black0.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(3,150)
Asian0.3%(49)
Diversity Score36.9%(6,764)
37
+48%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.1%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−43%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jerome County, Idaho?

Jerome County, Idaho has about 18,342 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jerome County, Idaho earns about $34,696 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jerome County, Idaho expensive?

In Jerome County, Idaho, the median home is worth about $90,700, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Jerome County, Idaho?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jerome County, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jerome County, Idaho?

About 13.9% of people in Jerome County, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jerome County, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Jerome County, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,204 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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