Owyhee County, Idaho
ID · FIPS 16073 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,503 | — | #2,318 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,406 | -14.3% | #1,680 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.0 years | +0.3% | #2,378 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $359,800 | +27.6% | #385 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $821 | -29.4% | #1,949 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | -2.9% | #1,333 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Owyhee County has a population of 12,503, making it the #2,318 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Owyhee County is $64,406, ranking #1,680 out of 3,222 counties — 14.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.2% and unemployment stands at 2.0%.
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The median home value in Owyhee County is $359,800 (+27.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $821/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.6%.
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78.1% of residents in Owyhee County have health insurance coverage, which is 14.9% below the national rate.
About Owyhee County, Idaho
Owyhee County, Idaho has a total population of 12,503, making it the 2,318th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Owyhee County is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Owyhee County is $64,406, which ranks #1,680 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.3% 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 2.0%.
The median home value in Owyhee County is $359,800, 27.6% above the national median. Renters in Owyhee County pay a median gross rent of $821 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Owyhee County, 12.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 78.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.7 min.
Owyhee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 67.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (24.8%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
All data for Owyhee 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.