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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Owyhee County

Idaho · 8,392 residents · 7,668.204 sq mi
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Owyhee County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,595. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 2,252 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,200. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,392
−21%vs 2000
vs 10,644 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1 / sq mi
−21%vs 2000
vs 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.8
−6%vs 2000
vs 32.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$18,595
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,339 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,786
−27%vs 2000
vs $13,405 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.7%
+7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,200
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $83,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$244
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $383 in 2000
US average: $450
68.4%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.6% in 2000
31.6% rent
2.2
−26%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(7,635)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino23.1%(2,459)
Asian0.5%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.9%(4,997)
1990
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(6,897)
Black0.5%(44)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(1,516)
Asian1%(81)
Other16.3%(1,370)
Diversity Score59.1%(4,960)
59
+26%vs 2000
vs 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.0%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.5 min
+52%vs 2000
vs 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owyhee County, Idaho?

Owyhee County, Idaho has about 8,392 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Owyhee County, Idaho earns about $18,595 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Owyhee County, Idaho expensive?

In Owyhee County, Idaho, the median home is worth about $40,200, and the typical rent is about $244 a month.

How educated are people in Owyhee County, Idaho?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Owyhee County, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Owyhee County, Idaho?

About 24.7% of people in Owyhee County, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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

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