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Owyhee County

Idaho · 11,526 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 $33,441. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $133,500. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,526
+8%since 2000
from 10,644 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
+9%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K12K13K1990201020202024Owyhee County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,441
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,339 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,373
+30%since 2000
from $13,405 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction19.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$540
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.3%
−27.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+36%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(7,867)
Black0.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino25.8%(2,979)
Asian0.5%(56)
Other6.3%(724)
Diversity Score59.3%(6,831)
Diversity Score
59
+26%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
48.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
13.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owyhee County, Idaho?

Owyhee County, Idaho has about 11,526 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Owyhee County, Idaho earns about $33,441 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 $133,500, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Owyhee County, Idaho?

About 10.3% 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 22.2% 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 3,134 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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7 ZIP codes
ZIP 83628ZIP 83641ZIP 83639ZIP 83624ZIP 83604ZIP 83627ZIP 83650
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