Gem County, Idaho
ID · FIPS 16045 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,614 | — | #1,845 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,605 | -14.0% | #1,663 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.2 years | +13.6% | #884 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $428,700 | +52.1% | #231 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,038 | -10.7% | #876 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% | -4.9% | #1,272 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Gem County has a population of 20,614, making it the #1,845 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Gem County is $64,605, ranking #1,663 out of 3,222 counties — 14.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.0% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
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The median home value in Gem County is $428,700 (+52.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,038/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.0%.
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88.9% of residents in Gem County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% below the national rate.
About Gem County, Idaho
Gem County, Idaho has a total population of 20,614, making it the 1,845th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Gem County is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Gem County is $64,605, which ranks #1,663 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Gem County is $428,700, 52.1% above the national median. Renters in Gem County pay a median gross rent of $1,038 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Gem County, 20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.3 min.
Gem County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.7%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
All data for Gem 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.