2023 ACS Census Data · Population 8,166
Lemhi County is a small rural county in Idaho with a population of 8,166. The median household income is $52,057, 20% below the national average. The poverty rate is 11.8%, median home value is $282,100, and 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
8,166
2023 estimate
Rank #2644 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$52,057
Household
Rank #2554 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$282,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #569 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
22.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #1424 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
8.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
21% below Idaho avg·20% below national avg
Poverty Rate
3% above Idaho avg·21% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
10% below Idaho avg·8% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$33,896
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
11.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
52.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
10% below Idaho avg·35% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
22% below Idaho avg·22% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
8% above Idaho avg·11% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
25% below Idaho avg·32% below national avg
Housing Units
4,636
Households
3,350
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,368
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
85.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
15 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
5% below Idaho avg·5% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above Idaho avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
14.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
9.8%
Powered by Cambium AI
Run custom audience analysis, segment the population, and chat with personas. All in one platform.