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Valley County

Idaho · 11,746 residents · 3,665.119 sq mi
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Valley County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,115. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $306,900. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,746
+54%since 2000
from 7,651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+14%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K9K11K13K1990201020202024Valley County
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,115
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,927 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,192
+62%since 2000
from $19,246 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$306,900
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$851
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+34%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(7,328)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(150)
Asian0.3%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(435)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(10,467)
Black0.1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(601)
Asian0.5%(55)
Other1.2%(136)
Diversity Score16.9%(1,984)
Segregation Score38.8%(4,556)
Diversity Score
17
+197%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+16%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley County, Idaho?

Valley County, Idaho has about 11,746 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Valley County, Idaho earns about $63,115 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 $306,900, and the typical rent is about $851 a month.

How educated are people in Valley County, Idaho?

About 30.3% 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 8.1% 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 5,637 residents, a change of about 92 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9702Census Tract 9701Census Tract 9703.02Census Tract 9703.01
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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