Blaine 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 | Blaine County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,328 | 1,920,240 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9.2 | 23.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.05% | 2.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 45.8 | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,822 | 693,697 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Blaine County grew by 13.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 24,579 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Blaine County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Blaine County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,649 | $74,676 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.66% | 6.16% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Blaine County is about 13% higher than in Idaho.
Housing
| Metric | Blaine County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $728,124 | $355,887 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,216 | $1,150 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.5% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Blaine County is about 49.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,216 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Blaine County spend about 27 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 113 hours, about 4.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Blaine County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.5 | 17.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 27.1 | 35.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 113 | 149 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,496 | $4,633 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 13.3% | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,483 | 4,714 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 449 | 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 Blaine County is 14 minutes, shorter than the 18 minutes 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
Blaine County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Blaine County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.7% | 27.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | 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
Blaine County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Blaine County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.2 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.2% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.0% | 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 Blaine County, Idaho.
What is the population of Blaine County, Idaho?
The population of Blaine County, Idaho is 24,328, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Blaine County, Idaho?
The population density of Blaine County, Idaho is 9.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Blaine County, Idaho?
The median household income in Blaine County, Idaho is $84,649, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Blaine County, Idaho?
The median home price in Blaine County, Idaho is $728,124, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Blaine County, Idaho?
The unemployment rate in Blaine County, Idaho is 2.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.