Kootenai County, Idaho
ID · FIPS 16055 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 181,996 | — | #377 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $81,861 | +8.9% | #511 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.9 years | +5.1% | #1,824 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $518,700 | +84.0% | #127 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,492 | +28.3% | #250 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% | -28.2% | #582 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Kootenai County has a population of 181,996, making it the #377 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Kootenai County is $81,861, ranking #511 out of 3,222 counties — 8.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.0% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.
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The median home value in Kootenai County is $518,700 (+84.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,492/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.3%.
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90.6% of residents in Kootenai County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% below the national rate.
About Kootenai County, Idaho
Kootenai County, Idaho has a total population of 181,996, making it the 377th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kootenai County is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Kootenai County is $81,861, which ranks #511 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.
The median home value in Kootenai County is $518,700, 84.0% above the national median. Renters in Kootenai County pay a median gross rent of $1,492 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Kootenai County, 30.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.9 min.
Kootenai County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (6.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.7%).
All data for Kootenai 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.