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Shoshone County

Idaho · 14,130 residents (2025 est.) · 2,637.425 sq mi
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Shoshone County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,527. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $267,400. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 123%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,785
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13,771 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
+8%since 2009
from 5 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
+7%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,130 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K13K14K14K1990201020202024Shoshone County
202414K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.1%(842)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.2%(715)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.2%(853)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.9%(682)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(707)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.5%(1,585)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.2%(1,547)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.2%(1,541)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.2%(2,099)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.4%(1,982)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.9%(956)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2%(276)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,527
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,535 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,688
+86%since 2000
from $15,934 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
+1%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing7.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$267,400
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$943
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+26%since 2009
from 3.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Shoshone County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(13,047)
Black0.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(266)
Asian0.2%(32)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(12,232)
Black1%(142)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(565)
Asian0.3%(47)
Other5.8%(799)
Diversity Score
26
+67%since 2009
from 16 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
3
−72%since 2020
from 12 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.7%(377)
Spaniard0.2%(30)
Peruvian0.2%(21)
Cuban0%(2)
Asian origin
Filipino0.3%(43)
Chinese0%(4)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German23.7%(3,266)
English18%(2,480)
Irish13.3%(1,837)
American5.1%(699)
Italian3.9%(534)
Norwegian3.8%(524)
Scottish3.1%(433)
French3%(416)
Swedish2.8%(391)
Dutch2.2%(306)
Welsh1.6%(222)
Scotch-Irish1.5%(205)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Finnish1.2%(161)
Polish1%(143)
Russian0.5%(69)
Canadian0.4%(59)
British0.4%(54)
Danish0.4%(52)
Greek0.4%(52)
Portuguese0.3%(48)
Swiss0.3%(38)
Austrian0.2%(25)
Hungarian0.2%(24)
Czech0.2%(23)
Arab0.1%(11)
Ukrainian0.1%(9)
Croatian0.1%(8)
Belgian0%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+34%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.3%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2012
from 17.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+21.3 ptssince 2017
from 66.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.4%(1,673)
Married48.6%(2,765)
Widowed5.4%(310)
Divorced16.6%(943)
Women 15+
Never married21.4%(1,214)
Married47.8%(2,716)
Widowed13.8%(786)
Divorced17%(968)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shoshone County, Idaho?

Shoshone County, Idaho has about 13,785 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shoshone County, Idaho earns about $55,527 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shoshone County, Idaho expensive?

In Shoshone County, Idaho, the median home is worth about $267,400, and the typical rent is about $943 a month.

How educated are people in Shoshone County, Idaho?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Shoshone County, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shoshone County, Idaho?

About 13.1% of people in Shoshone County, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shoshone County, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Shoshone County, Idaho has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 146 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 9604Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9603
12 ZIP codes
ZIP 83837ZIP 83850ZIP 83849ZIP 83873ZIP 83839ZIP 83846ZIP 83868ZIP 83867ZIP 83808ZIP 83802ZIP 83874ZIP 83812
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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