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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Shoshone County

Idaho · 13,771 residents · 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 $28,535. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $65,800. With a median age of 41.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,771
−1%since 1990
from 13,931 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 5 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.8
+12%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$28,535
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,980 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,934
+54%since 1990
from $10,373 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.4%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,800
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$389
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $240 in 1990
US average: $602
72.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
27.4% rent
2.3
+48%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(13,573)
Black0.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(335)
Asian0.3%(40)
Diversity Score11.7%(1,633)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(13,047)
Black0.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(266)
Asian0.2%(32)
Diversity Score5.7%(790)
6
−51%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.9%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 16.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Shoshone County, Idaho?

Shoshone County, Idaho has about 13,771 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Shoshone County, Idaho earns about $28,535 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 $65,800, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in Shoshone County, Idaho?

About 10.2% 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 16.4% 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 160 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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