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Power County

Idaho · 7,878 residents · 1,403.826 sq mi
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Power County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,014. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $149,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,878
+5%since 2000
from 7,538 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+12%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Power County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,014
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,226 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,775
+77%since 2000
from $14,007 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction23.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+15%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(4,826)
Black0.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino33.3%(2,624)
Asian0.2%(18)
Other4.6%(366)
Diversity Score63.5%(5,005)
Segregation Score16.8%(1,322)
Diversity Score
64
+43%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+29%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
14.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.4%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Power County, Idaho?

Power County, Idaho has about 7,878 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Power County, Idaho earns about $51,014 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 $149,100, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Power County, Idaho?

About 15.7% 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 12.1% 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 792 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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