Idaho County, Idaho
ID · FIPS 16049 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,432 | — | #2,015 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,325 | -11.7% | #1,489 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.4 years | +27.0% | #257 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $310,200 | +10.0% | #577 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $789 | -32.2% | #2,186 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | -11.8% | #1,040 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Idaho County has a population of 17,432, making it the #2,015 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.4 years, which is 27.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Idaho County is $66,325, ranking #1,489 out of 3,222 counties — 11.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.1% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Idaho County is $310,200 (+10.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $789/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.9%.
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85.8% of residents in Idaho County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.4% below the national rate.
About Idaho County, Idaho
Idaho County, Idaho has a total population of 17,432, making it the 2,015th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Idaho County is 49.4 years, which is 27.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Idaho County is $66,325, which ranks #1,489 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Idaho County is $310,200, 10.0% above the national median. Renters in Idaho County pay a median gross rent of $789 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Idaho County, 22.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.8 min.
Idaho County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.0%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
All data for Idaho 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.