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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lemhi County

Idaho · 7,806 residents · 4,563.695 sq mi
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Lemhi County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,185. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $91,300. With a median age of 42.7, 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 42.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,806
+13%since 1990
from 6,899 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 2 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.7
+12%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Lemhi County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,185
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,697 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,037
+51%since 1990
from $10,624 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.3%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 20.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$91,300
+55%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$390
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $258 in 1990
US average: $602
76.2%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
23.8% rent
3.0
+33%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(6,773)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(144)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.3%(642)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(7,452)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(170)
Asian0.2%(14)
Diversity Score6.1%(479)
6
−34%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.9%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.5%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−41%since 1990
from 23.0 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lemhi County, Idaho?

Lemhi County, Idaho has about 7,806 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lemhi County, Idaho earns about $30,185 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lemhi County, Idaho expensive?

In Lemhi County, Idaho, the median home is worth about $91,300, and the typical rent is about $390 a month.

How educated are people in Lemhi County, Idaho?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lemhi County, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lemhi County, Idaho?

About 15.3% of people in Lemhi County, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lemhi County, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Lemhi County, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 907 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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