Caribou County, Idaho
ID · FIPS 16029 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,162 | — | #2,725 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,782 | -8.5% | #1,283 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.5 years | -1.0% | #2,473 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $241,500 | -14.3% | #965 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $847 | -27.2% | #1,769 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% | -26.9% | #616 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Caribou County has a population of 7,162, making it the #2,725 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Caribou County is $68,782, ranking #1,283 out of 3,222 counties — 8.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.2% and unemployment stands at 1.9%.
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The median home value in Caribou County is $241,500 (-14.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $847/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.6%.
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92.2% of residents in Caribou County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% above the national rate.
About Caribou County, Idaho
Caribou County, Idaho has a total population of 7,162, making it the 2,725th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Caribou County is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Caribou County is $68,782, which ranks #1,283 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9%.
The median home value in Caribou County is $241,500, 14.3% below the national median. Renters in Caribou County pay a median gross rent of $847 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Caribou County, 16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.8 min.
Caribou County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.7%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
All data for Caribou 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.