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 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,724 | -4.6% | #1,065 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.0 years | -12.6% | #3,033 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $271,800 | -3.6% | #772 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $966 | -16.9% | #1,115 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% | -0.1% | #1,418 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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85.2% of residents in Jerome County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.0% below the national rate.
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.