Clearwater County, Idaho
ID · FIPS 16035 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,012 | — | #2,560 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,000 | -20.2% | #2,082 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 52.2 years | +34.2% | #129 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $268,200 | -4.9% | #792 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $875 | -24.8% | #1,580 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% | +5.0% | #1,587 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Clearwater County has a population of 9,012, making it the #2,560 most populous county in the US. The median age is 52.2 years, which is 34.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Clearwater County is $60,000, ranking #2,082 out of 3,222 counties — 20.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.2% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in Clearwater County is $268,200 (-4.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $875/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.9%.
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88.8% of residents in Clearwater County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% below the national rate.
About Clearwater County, Idaho
Clearwater County, Idaho has a total population of 9,012, making it the 2,560th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clearwater County is 52.2 years, which is 34.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Clearwater County is $60,000, which ranks #2,082 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in Clearwater County is $268,200, 4.9% below the national median. Renters in Clearwater County pay a median gross rent of $875 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Clearwater County, 17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.2 min.
Clearwater County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.6%).
All data for Clearwater 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.