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Latah County

Idaho · 39,517 residents · 1,075.867 sq mi
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Latah County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,312. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $245,200. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,517
+13%since 2000
from 34,935 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
37 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.0
+11%since 2000
from 27.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K33K36K39K42K1990201020202024Latah County
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,312
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,524 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,644
+66%since 2000
from $16,690 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,200
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
45.6% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+31%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score11.8%(4,125)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(33,476)
Black0.8%(318)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(2,073)
Asian2.4%(968)
Other4.6%(1,826)
Diversity Score30.6%(12,075)
Segregation Score20.3%(8,034)
Diversity Score
31
+159%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+50%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.1%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Latah County, Idaho?

Latah County, Idaho has about 39,517 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Latah County, Idaho earns about $51,312 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 $245,200, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Latah County, Idaho?

About 44.4% 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 18.1% 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 8,900 residents, a change of about 29 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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