Payette County, Idaho
ID · FIPS 16075 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,771 | — | #1,588 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,673 | -9.9% | #1,371 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.9 years | 0.0% | #2,400 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $341,800 | +21.2% | #457 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $860 | -26.1% | #1,672 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% | -19.1% | #833 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Payette County has a population of 26,771, making it the #1,588 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.9 years, which is 0.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Payette County is $67,673, ranking #1,371 out of 3,222 counties — 9.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.2% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
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The median home value in Payette County is $341,800 (+21.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $860/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.5%.
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92.9% of residents in Payette County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% above the national rate.
About Payette County, Idaho
Payette County, Idaho has a total population of 26,771, making it the 1,588th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Payette County is 38.9 years.
The median household income in Payette County is $67,673, which ranks #1,371 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
The median home value in Payette County is $341,800, 21.2% above the national median. Renters in Payette County pay a median gross rent of $860 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Payette County, 17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.4 min.
Payette County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (17.9%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
All data for Payette 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.