Nez Perce County, Idaho
ID · FIPS 16069 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,697 | — | #1,151 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,599 | -3.4% | #1,006 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.2 years | +5.9% | #1,735 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $334,700 | +18.7% | #474 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,015 | -12.7% | #944 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | -2.8% | #1,338 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Nez Perce County has a population of 42,697, making it the #1,151 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Nez Perce County is $72,599, ranking #1,006 out of 3,222 counties — 3.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.2% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
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The median home value in Nez Perce County is $334,700 (+18.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,015/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.4%.
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92.3% of residents in Nez Perce County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% above the national rate.
About Nez Perce County, Idaho
Nez Perce County, Idaho has a total population of 42,697, making it the 1,151st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Nez Perce County is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Nez Perce County is $72,599, which ranks #1,006 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Nez Perce County is $334,700, 18.7% above the national median. Renters in Nez Perce County pay a median gross rent of $1,015 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Nez Perce County, 27.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.3 min.
Nez Perce County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.4%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
All data for Nez Perce 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.