Canyon County, Idaho

ID · FIPS 16027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 250,790 #287 / 3,222
91th
Median Household Income $76,488 +1.8% #750 / 3,222
77th
Median Age 34.9 years -10.3% #2,975 / 3,222
8th
Median Home Value $390,000 +38.3% #318 / 3,222
90th
Median Gross Rent $1,347 +15.8% #366 / 3,222
89th
Poverty Rate 10.5% -16.6% #902 / 3,222
72th

Demographics

Canyon County has a population of 250,790, making it the #287 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.9 years, which is 10.3% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

91.3%
Native Born
8.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Canyon County is $76,488, ranking #750 out of 3,222 counties — 1.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.5% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.

Median Household Income
$76,488 +1.8% vs nat'l
Rank #750 of 3,222
77th percentile
Per Capita Income
$32,651 −20.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,997 of 3,222
38th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.5% −16.6% vs nat'l
Rank #902 of 3,222
72th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.7% −31.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,093 of 3,222
66th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.2% −31.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,474 of 3,222
54th percentile
Mean Commute Time
27.6 min +0.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,347 of 3,222
58th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Canyon County is $390,000 (+38.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,347/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.5%.

Median Home Value
$390,000 +38.3% vs nat'l
Rank #318 of 3,222
90th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,347 +15.8% vs nat'l
Rank #366 of 3,222
89th percentile
Homeownership Rate
75.5% +17.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,437 of 3,222
55th percentile
75.5% Homeownership

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Health

87.7% of residents in Canyon County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.3% below the national rate.

87.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
87.7% −4.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,591 of 3,222
20th percentile

About Canyon County, Idaho

Canyon County, Idaho has a total population of 250,790, making it the 287th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Canyon County is 34.9 years, which is 10.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Canyon County is $76,488, which ranks #750 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.

The median home value in Canyon County is $390,000, 38.3% above the national median. Renters in Canyon County pay a median gross rent of $1,347 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Canyon County, 23.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.6 min.

Canyon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 67.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (26.0%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).

All data for Canyon 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.