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Lemhi County

Idaho · 7,974 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 $38,819. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $192,100. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,974
+2%since 2000
from 7,806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.6
+23%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Lemhi County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,819
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,185 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,417
+58%since 2000
from $16,037 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,100
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+64%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(7,452)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(170)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(479)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(7,280)
Black0.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(295)
Asian0.4%(28)
Other3.2%(256)
Diversity Score17.9%(1,428)
Segregation Score21.5%(1,716)
Diversity Score
18
+192%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
−9%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.9%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lemhi County, Idaho?

Lemhi County, Idaho has about 7,974 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lemhi County, Idaho earns about $38,819 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 $192,100, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Lemhi County, Idaho?

About 23.4% 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 13.6% 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 1,075 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
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9 ZIP codes
ZIP 83467ZIP 83462ZIP 83464ZIP 83466ZIP 83468ZIP 83253ZIP 83465ZIP 83463ZIP 83469
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