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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Owyhee County

Idaho · 10,644 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 $28,339. Population has grown 27% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $83,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,644
+27%since 1990
from 8,392 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1 / sq mi
+27%since 1990
from 1 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.9
+7%since 1990
from 30.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K10K12K13K1990201020202024Owyhee County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,339
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,595 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,405
+37%since 1990
from $9,786 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.9%
−7.8 ptssince 1990
from 24.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,100
+57%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$383
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $244 in 1990
US average: $602
69.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
30.4% rent
2.9
+36%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(6,897)
Black0.5%(44)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(1,516)
Asian1%(81)
Diversity Score59.1%(4,960)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(7,635)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino23.1%(2,459)
Asian0.5%(50)
Diversity Score46.9%(4,997)
47
−21%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.6%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
−34%since 1990
from 28.5 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 Owyhee County, Idaho?

Owyhee County, Idaho has about 10,644 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Owyhee County, Idaho earns about $28,339 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 $83,100, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Owyhee County, Idaho?

About 10.2% 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 16.9% of people in Owyhee County, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Owyhee County, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Owyhee County, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,252 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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