Lemhi County, Idaho
ID · FIPS 16059 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,249 | — | #2,633 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,202 | -29.2% | #2,584 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 53.3 years | +37.0% | #97 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $326,100 | +15.7% | #506 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $754 | -35.2% | #2,455 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% | +1.9% | #1,480 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lemhi County has a population of 8,249, making it the #2,633 most populous county in the US. The median age is 53.3 years, which is 37.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lemhi County is $53,202, ranking #2,584 out of 3,222 counties — 29.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.8% and unemployment stands at 2.0%.
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The median home value in Lemhi County is $326,100 (+15.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $754/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.3%.
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93.9% of residents in Lemhi County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% above the national rate.
About Lemhi County, Idaho
Lemhi County, Idaho has a total population of 8,249, making it the 2,633rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lemhi County is 53.3 years, which is 37.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lemhi County is $53,202, which ranks #2,584 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0%.
The median home value in Lemhi County is $326,100, 15.7% above the national median. Renters in Lemhi County pay a median gross rent of $754 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lemhi County, 24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.3 min.
Lemhi County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.9%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
All data for Lemhi 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.