Caribou County, Idaho

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 7,118

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    Caribou County is a small rural county in Idaho with a population of 7,118. The median household income is $66,653, near the national median. The poverty rate is 7.3%, median home value is $220,200, and 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 36% below the national average.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    7,118

    2023 estimate

    Rank #2729 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $66,653

    Household

    Rank #1310 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $220,200

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #1011 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    15.5%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #2670 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    48.5%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    3.4%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    4.1%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    4.9%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Idaho
    $65,770
    Caribou County
    $66,653

    1% above Idaho avg·2% above national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Idaho
    12.1%
    Caribou County
    7.3%

    40% above Idaho avg·51% above national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Idaho
    58.7%
    Caribou County
    63.2%

    8% above Idaho avg·10% above national avg

    Economic Indicators

    Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →

    $30,255

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    7.3%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    63.2%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Idaho
    $311,932
    Caribou County
    $220,200

    29% below Idaho avg·5% above national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Idaho
    $919
    Caribou County
    $800

    13% below Idaho avg·14% below national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Idaho
    75.2%
    Caribou County
    82.0%

    9% above Idaho avg·12% above national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Idaho
    25.0%
    Caribou County
    20.7%

    17% above Idaho avg·12% above national avg

    Housing Units

    3,137

    Households

    2,430

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.9

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $1,237

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    92.8%

    Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →

    21 min

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Idaho
    24.2%
    Caribou County
    15.5%

    36% below Idaho avg·36% below national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Idaho
    89.3%
    Caribou County
    90.5%

    1% above Idaho avg·2% above national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    10.2%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    8.9%

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