Caribou County, ID Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Caribou County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,238 | 1,920,240 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4.0 | 23.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.62% | 2.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.6 | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,430 | 693,697 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Caribou County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Caribou County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,463 | $74,676 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 1.85% | 6.16% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Caribou County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $112,504 | $355,887 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $800 | $1,150 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 82.0% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 06:00 AM – 06:29 AM .
| Metric | Caribou County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 16.9 | 17.9 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 4.9% | 12.2% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Caribou County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Caribou County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.5% | 27.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.89 | 2.66 | 2.54 |
Health
Caribou County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Caribou County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.3% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.5% | 17.6% | 19.0% |