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Latah County

Idaho · 41,842 residents (2025 est.) · 1,075.867 sq mi
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Latah County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,424. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $368,600. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,049
+18%since 2000
from 34,935 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
+9%since 2009
from 35 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
30.6
+10%since 2000
from 27.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:41,842 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
30K33K36K39K42K1990201020202024Latah County
202441K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.9%(2,006)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95%(2,061)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.4%(2,235)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1911.4%(4,692)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2414.4%(5,925)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.9%(5,724)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.2%(4,608)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.1%(3,727)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.7%(3,993)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749%(3,697)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.2%(1,719)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.6%(662)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,424
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,524 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,063
+116%since 2000
from $16,690 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
+5%since 2010
from 0.452 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$368,600
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$929
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
41.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+19%since 2009
from 4.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
61
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(32,433)
Black0.6%(199)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(740)
Asian2.1%(729)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(34,673)
Black1%(401)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(2,120)
Asian2.1%(843)
Other7.3%(3,012)
Diversity Score
35
+73%since 2009
from 20 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
19
−5%since 2020
from 20 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
Mexican3.1%(1,252)
Spaniard0.7%(294)
Peruvian0.2%(91)
Cuban0.1%(49)
Honduran0.1%(42)
Puerto Rican0.1%(37)
Panamanian0.1%(34)
+ 2 more hispanic origin groups with data
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.3%(121)
Filipino0.3%(118)
Thai0.3%(109)
Asian Indian0.2%(89)
Japanese0.2%(83)
Chinese0.2%(82)
Korean0.2%(69)
Taiwanese0.2%(65)
Nepalese0.2%(62)
Bangladeshi0.1%(38)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.2%(79)
Ancestry
German21.6%(8,856)
English15.7%(6,451)
Irish12%(4,939)
American3.8%(1,567)
Norwegian3.7%(1,509)
Italian3.5%(1,441)
Scottish3.3%(1,375)
Swedish3.3%(1,355)
French2.3%(934)
Polish1.9%(791)
Dutch1.8%(732)
Scotch-Irish1.3%(530)
+ 31 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1%(397)
Danish0.9%(384)
Swiss0.6%(249)
Russian0.6%(229)
Arab0.5%(223)
Canadian0.4%(165)
Finnish0.4%(152)
British0.4%(145)
Egyptian0.3%(138)
Czech0.3%(129)
Armenian0.2%(98)
Austrian0.2%(84)
Portuguese0.2%(77)
Croatian0.2%(72)
Hungarian0.2%(71)
Slovene0.2%(64)
Ukrainian0.2%(64)
Romanian0.2%(62)
Lebanese0.1%(57)
Lithuanian0.1%(54)
Belgian0.1%(44)
West Indian0.1%(40)
Jamaican0.1%(32)
Greek0.1%(29)
Turkish0.1%(23)
Ghanaian0.1%(21)
Slovak0%(9)
Haitian0%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+46%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.1%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
48.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2017
from 81.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married43.9%(7,828)
Married47.5%(8,464)
Widowed1.6%(280)
Divorced7%(1,247)
Women 15+
Never married38.3%(6,488)
Married45.3%(7,667)
Widowed6.1%(1,029)
Divorced10.3%(1,744)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Latah County, Idaho?

Latah County, Idaho has about 41,049 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Latah County, Idaho earns about $65,424 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Latah County, Idaho expensive?

In Latah County, Idaho, the median home is worth about $368,600, and the typical rent is about $929 a month.

How educated are people in Latah County, Idaho?

About 43.0% of adults age 25 and over in Latah County, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Latah County, Idaho?

About 17.6% of people in Latah County, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Latah County, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Latah County, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,432 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 54Census Tract 52Census Tract 53.02Census Tract 51.02Census Tract 55Census Tract 56Census Tract 57Census Tract 51.01Census Tract 53.01
11 ZIP codes
ZIP 83843ZIP 83844ZIP 83855ZIP 83871ZIP 83832ZIP 83823ZIP 83537ZIP 83857ZIP 83872ZIP 83834ZIP 83806
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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