Bingham County, ID Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Bingham County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,305 | 1,920,240 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 23.3 | 23.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.14% | 2.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.7 | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 16,009 | 693,697 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Bingham County grew by 12.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 48,994 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Bingham County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Bingham County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,907 | $74,676 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.41% | 6.16% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Bingham County is about 3% higher than in Idaho.
Housing
| Metric | Bingham County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $221,513 | $355,887 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $845 | $1,150 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.6% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Bingham County is about 21.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $845 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Bingham County spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 151 hours, about 6.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Bingham County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.1 | 17.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.2 | 35.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 151 | 149 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,682 | $4,633 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 5.9% | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,720 | 4,714 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 851 | 865 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Idaho:
Lemhi County (8.9 min), Custer County (10.6 min), Madison County (11.8 min).
Slowest:
Camas County (43.9 min), Boise County (35.5 min), Lincoln County (32.8 min).
The average commute time in Bingham County is about the same as in Idaho.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Bingham County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Bingham County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.9% | 27.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.03 | 2.66 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Idaho:
Latah County (0.4), Teton County (0.3), Ada County (0.3).
Lowest:
Clark County (0.1), Owyhee County (0.2), Lincoln County (0.2).
Health
Bingham County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Bingham County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.8 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.0% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.6% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Idaho:
Madison County (0.8), Latah County (0.8), Ada County (0.8).
Lowest:
Shoshone County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Lincoln County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bingham County, Idaho.
What is the population of Bingham County, Idaho?
The population of Bingham County, Idaho is 49,305, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Bingham County, Idaho?
The population density of Bingham County, Idaho is 23.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Bingham County, Idaho?
The median household income in Bingham County, Idaho is $76,907, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Bingham County, Idaho?
The median home price in Bingham County, Idaho is $221,513, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Bingham County, Idaho?
The unemployment rate in Bingham County, Idaho is 5.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.