Gem 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 | Gem County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,197 | 1,920,240 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 35.8 | 23.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.38% | 2.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.4 | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 7,406 | 693,697 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Gem County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Gem County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,053 | $74,676 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.39% | 6.16% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Gem County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $114,622 | $355,887 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $886 | $1,150 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.6% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 06:00 AM – 06:29 AM .
| Metric | Gem County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 31.1 | 17.9 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 12.6% | 12.2% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Gem County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Gem County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% | 27.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | 2.66 | 2.54 |
Health
Gem County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Gem County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.0% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.5% | 17.6% | 19.0% |