Shoshone County, Idaho
ID · FIPS 16079 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,785 | — | #2,242 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,527 | -26.1% | #2,433 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.8 years | +15.2% | #771 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $267,400 | -5.1% | #798 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $943 | -18.9% | #1,203 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | +3.8% | #1,543 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Shoshone County has a population of 13,785, making it the #2,242 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.8 years, which is 15.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Shoshone County is $55,527, ranking #2,433 out of 3,222 counties — 26.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.1% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Shoshone County is $267,400 (-5.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $943/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.0%.
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90.8% of residents in Shoshone County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% below the national rate.
About Shoshone County, Idaho
Shoshone County, Idaho has a total population of 13,785, making it the 2,242nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Shoshone County is 44.8 years, which is 15.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Shoshone County is $55,527, which ranks #2,433 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Shoshone County is $267,400, 5.1% below the national median. Renters in Shoshone County pay a median gross rent of $943 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Shoshone County, 12.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.2 min.
Shoshone County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.1%).
All data for Shoshone 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.