Power County, Idaho
Located in Idaho, Power County has a population of 8,133 residents and a median age of 34.6 years, making it the #2,645 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.5%. The median home value is $212,900, and the median household income is $61,146, which is 19% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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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Education
In Power County, 15.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 54.6% below the national average, ranking #2,772 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Power County is 77.9 years. 20.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 14.0% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
15.3% of adults in Power County smoke , 37.7% are obese , and 16.9% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The suicide rate is 28.0 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 20.2 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
15.2% of children in Power County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 24.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Power County is 66.1%. The mean commute time is 18.4 min, which is 33.2% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Power County voted Republican with a margin of 45.1%. The vote was 26% Dem / 71.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.5 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.