Valley County, Idaho
ID · FIPS 16085 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,389 | — | #2,329 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,078 | +1.2% | #777 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.9 years | +20.6% | #481 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $657,000 | +133.1% | #64 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,117 | -4.0% | #679 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% | -7.2% | #1,188 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Valley County has a population of 12,389, making it the #2,329 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Valley County is $76,078, ranking #777 out of 3,222 counties — 1.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.7% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Valley County is $657,000 (+133.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,117/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.9%.
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91.2% of residents in Valley County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% below the national rate.
About Valley County, Idaho
Valley County, Idaho has a total population of 12,389, making it the 2,329th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Valley County is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Valley County is $76,078, which ranks #777 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Valley County is $657,000, 133.1% above the national median. Renters in Valley County pay a median gross rent of $1,117 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Valley County, 40.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.8 min.
Valley County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.4%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
All data for Valley 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.