Benewah County, Idaho
ID · FIPS 16009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,142 | — | #2,472 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,794 | -20.4% | #2,101 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.5 years | +17.0% | #663 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $293,500 | +4.1% | #660 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $875 | -24.8% | #1,579 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | +2.3% | #1,501 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Benewah County has a population of 10,142, making it the #2,472 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Benewah County is $59,794, ranking #2,101 out of 3,222 counties — 20.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.9% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Benewah County is $293,500 (+4.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $875/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.2%.
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85.7% of residents in Benewah County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.5% below the national rate.
About Benewah County, Idaho
Benewah County, Idaho has a total population of 10,142, making it the 2,472nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Benewah County is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Benewah County is $59,794, which ranks #2,101 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Benewah County is $293,500, 4.1% above the national median. Renters in Benewah County pay a median gross rent of $875 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Benewah County, 19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.3 min.
Benewah County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.6% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (7.2%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
All data for Benewah County, Idaho comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.