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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Valley County

Idaho · 7,651 residents · 3,665.119 sq mi
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Valley County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,927. Population has grown 25% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $134,200. With a median age of 43.5, 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 43.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,651
+25%since 1990
from 6,109 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+25%since 1990
from 2 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
43.5
+17%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,927
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,232 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,246
+56%since 1990
from $12,344 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.3%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$505
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $326 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
21.1% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+21%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(6,008)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(130)
Asian0.3%(19)
Diversity Score9%(551)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(7,328)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(150)
Asian0.3%(22)
Diversity Score5.7%(435)
Diversity Score
6
−37%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 19.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.9%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 83.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
−23%since 1990
from 15.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Valley County to nearby counties

VALLEY COUNTY VS
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Income$61,808+67%
Home value$376,500+181%
Population5,013−61%
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VALLEY COUNTY VS
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Income$78,774+113%
Home value$476,100+255%
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VALLEY COUNTY VS
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Income$54,000+46%
Home value$278,100+107%
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VALLEY COUNTY VS
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Home value$428,700+219%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley County, Idaho?

Valley County, Idaho has about 7,651 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Valley County, Idaho earns about $36,927 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valley County, Idaho expensive?

In Valley County, Idaho, the median home is worth about $134,200, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Valley County, Idaho?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Valley County, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valley County, Idaho?

About 9.3% of people in Valley County, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valley County, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Valley County, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,542 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9702Census Tract 9701Census Tract 9703.02Census Tract 9703.01
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 83638ZIP 83611ZIP 83615ZIP 83677
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