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Owyhee County

Idaho · 11,913 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 $48,601. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,913
+12%since 2000
from 10,644 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+18%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K12K13K1990201020202024Owyhee County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,601
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,339 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,798
+78%since 2000
from $13,405 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction24.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$662
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+13%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(8,060)
Black0.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino24.5%(2,915)
Asian0.4%(42)
Other4.5%(538)
Diversity Score56.3%(6,705)
Segregation Score14.4%(1,718)
Diversity Score
56
+20%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
14
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+47%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
47.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.1%
−51.4 ptssince 2013
from 73.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owyhee County, Idaho?

Owyhee County, Idaho has about 11,913 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Owyhee County, Idaho earns about $48,601 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 $160,900, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.

How educated are people in Owyhee County, Idaho?

About 12.5% 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 13.6% 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 3,521 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9501.02
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 83628ZIP 83641ZIP 83639ZIP 83624ZIP 83604ZIP 83627ZIP 83650
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