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Power County

Idaho · 7,817 residents · 1,403.826 sq mi
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Power County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,843. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $121,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
7,817
+4%since 2000
from 7,538 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.2
+5%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Power County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,843
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,226 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,412
+31%since 2000
from $14,007 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction23%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.4%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+17%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(5,592)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(1,638)
Asian0.3%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.5%(3,351)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(5,164)
Black0.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino29.8%(2,328)
Asian0.4%(32)
Other5.1%(397)
Diversity Score61.1%(4,773)
Diversity Score
61
+37%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+35%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.9%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Power County, Idaho?

Power County, Idaho has about 7,817 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Power County, Idaho earns about $40,843 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Power County, Idaho expensive?

In Power County, Idaho, the median home is worth about $121,900, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Power County, Idaho?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Power County, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Power County, Idaho?

About 11.1% of people in Power County, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Power County, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Power County, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 731 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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