Kootenai County, Idaho

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 177,736

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    Kootenai County is a mid-sized county in Idaho with a population of 177,736. The median household income is $77,034, 18% above the national average. The poverty rate is 9.3%, median home value is $467,400, and 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    177,736

    2023 estimate

    Rank #383 of 3,222 counties

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

    $77,034

    Household

    Rank #624 of 3,222 counties

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

    $467,400

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #138 of 3,222 counties

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

    28.8%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #798 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.

    50.1%

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

    2.4%

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

    3.5%

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

    7.7%

    Economy

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

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Idaho
    $65,770
    Kootenai County
    $77,034

    17% above Idaho avg·18% above national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Idaho
    12.1%
    Kootenai County
    9.3%

    24% above Idaho avg·38% above national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Idaho
    58.7%
    Kootenai County
    60.4%

    3% above Idaho avg·5% 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 →

    $38,797

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

    9.3%

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

    60.4%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Idaho
    $311,932
    Kootenai County
    $467,400

    50% above Idaho avg·123% above national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Idaho
    $919
    Kootenai County
    $1,330

    45% above Idaho avg·43% above national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Idaho
    75.2%
    Kootenai County
    72.2%

    4% below Idaho avg·1% below national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Idaho
    25.0%
    Kootenai County
    30.6%

    22% below Idaho avg·29% below national avg

    Housing Units

    78,013

    Households

    69,104

    Ownership & Cost Burden

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

    2.5

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

    $1,735

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

    91.1%

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

    22 min

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Idaho
    24.2%
    Kootenai County
    28.8%

    19% above Idaho avg·19% above national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Idaho
    89.3%
    Kootenai County
    94.4%

    6% above Idaho avg·7% above national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

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

    9.8%

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

    11.8%

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