Elmore County, ID Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
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 | Elmore County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,577 | 1,920,240 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9.2 | 23.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.55% | 2.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 30.3 | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 10,848 | 693,697 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Elmore County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Elmore County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,910 | $74,676 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.24% | 6.16% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Elmore County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $430,000 | $355,887 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,110 | $1,150 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.3% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 06:30 AM – 06:59 AM .
| Metric | Elmore County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 16.1 | 17.9 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 3.2% | 12.2% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Elmore County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Elmore County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.0% | 27.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | 2.66 | 2.54 |
Health
Elmore County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Elmore County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.3% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.5% | 17.6% | 19.0% |