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Payette County

Idaho · 22,623 residents · 406.893 sq mi
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Payette County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,559. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% 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 $134,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,623
+10%since 2000
from 20,578 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
56 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
+8%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K19K22K25K28K1990201020202024Payette County
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,559
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,046 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,814
+26%since 2000
from $14,924 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.9%
−25.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+16%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(17,434)
Black0.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(2,453)
Asian0.8%(169)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.9%(5,937)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(18,388)
Black0.2%(41)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(3,363)
Asian0.8%(187)
Other3.3%(736)
Diversity Score40.2%(9,095)
Diversity Score
40
+39%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
4.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.9%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Payette County, Idaho?

Payette County, Idaho has about 22,623 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Payette County, Idaho earns about $43,559 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Payette County, Idaho expensive?

In Payette County, Idaho, the median home is worth about $134,800, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Payette County, Idaho?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Payette County, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Payette County, Idaho?

About 15.7% of people in Payette County, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Payette County, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Payette County, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,189 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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