Jerome County, Idaho

ID · FIPS 16053 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 25,173 #1,652 / 3,222
49th
Median Household Income $71,724 -4.6% #1,065 / 3,222
67th
Median Age 34.0 years -12.6% #3,033 / 3,222
6th
Median Home Value $271,800 -3.6% #772 / 3,222
76th
Median Gross Rent $966 -16.9% #1,115 / 3,222
65th
Poverty Rate 12.6% -0.1% #1,418 / 3,222
56th

Demographics

Jerome County has a population of 25,173, making it the #1,652 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.0 years, which is 12.6% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

82.1%
Native Born
17.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Jerome County is $71,724, ranking #1,065 out of 3,222 counties — 4.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.6% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.

Median Household Income
$71,724 −4.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,065 of 3,222
67th percentile
Per Capita Income
$29,353 −28.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,528 of 3,222
22th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.6% −0.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,418 of 3,222
56th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.6% −31.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,066 of 3,222
67th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.0% −58.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,934 of 3,222
9th percentile
Mean Commute Time
23.1 min −16.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,317 of 3,222
28th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Jerome County is $271,800 (-3.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $966/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.2%.

Median Home Value
$271,800 −3.6% vs nat'l
Rank #772 of 3,222
76th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$966 −16.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,115 of 3,222
65th percentile
Homeownership Rate
75.2% +16.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,486 of 3,222
54th percentile
75.2% Homeownership

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Health

85.2% of residents in Jerome County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.0% below the national rate.

85.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
85.2% −7.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,858 of 3,222
11th percentile

About Jerome County, Idaho

Jerome County, Idaho has a total population of 25,173, making it the 1,652nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jerome County is 34.0 years, which is 12.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Jerome County is $71,724, which ranks #1,065 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.

The median home value in Jerome County is $271,800, 3.6% below the national median. Renters in Jerome County pay a median gross rent of $966 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Jerome County, 14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.1 min.

Jerome County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 56.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (39.2%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).

All data for Jerome 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.