Gooding 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 | Gooding County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,957 | 1,920,240 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 21.7 | 23.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.55% | 2.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.6 | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 5,512 | 693,697 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Gooding County grew by 10.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 15,740 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Gooding County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Gooding County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,442 | $74,676 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.33% | 6.16% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Gooding County is about 16% lower than in Idaho.
Housing
| Metric | Gooding County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $346,250 | $355,887 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $858 | $1,150 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.4% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Gooding County is about 33.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $858 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Gooding County spend about 35 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 147 hours, about 6.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Gooding County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.6 | 17.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 35.2 | 35.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 147 | 149 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,546 | $4,633 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.0% | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,971 | 4,714 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 821 | 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 Gooding 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
Gooding County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Gooding County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% | 27.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.84 | 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
Gooding County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Gooding County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.8% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.5% | 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 Gooding County, Idaho.
What is the population of Gooding County, Idaho?
The population of Gooding County, Idaho is 15,957, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Gooding County, Idaho?
The population density of Gooding County, Idaho is 21.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Gooding County, Idaho?
The median household income in Gooding County, Idaho is $62,442, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Gooding County, Idaho?
The median home price in Gooding County, Idaho is $346,250, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Gooding County, Idaho?
The unemployment rate in Gooding County, Idaho is 5.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.