Power County, Idaho
ID · FIPS 16077 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,133 | — | #2,645 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,146 | -18.6% | #1,975 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.6 years | -11.1% | #2,994 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $212,900 | -24.5% | #1,269 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $767 | -34.0% | #2,357 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% | -24.8% | #680 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Power County has a population of 8,133, making it the #2,645 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.6 years, which is 11.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Power County is $61,146, ranking #1,975 out of 3,222 counties — 18.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.5% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.
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The median home value in Power County is $212,900 (-24.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $767/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.7%.
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85.1% of residents in Power County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.2% below the national rate.
About Power County, Idaho
Power County, Idaho has a total population of 8,133, making it the 2,645th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Power County is 34.6 years, which is 11.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Power County is $61,146, which ranks #1,975 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.
The median home value in Power County is $212,900, 24.5% below the national median. Renters in Power County pay a median gross rent of $767 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Power County, 15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.4 min.
Power County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (34.3%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
All data for Power 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.