Jerome is a city located in Jerome County Idaho. Jerome has a 2024 population of 13,388. It is also the county seat of Jerome County. Jerome is currently growing at a rate of 1.93% annually and its population has increased by 8.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,376 in 2020.
The average household income in Jerome is $84,101 with a poverty rate of 15.22%. The median age in Jerome is 31 years: 32.1 years for males, and 30.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jerome was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,593 | 59.84% |
| Two or more races | 3,354 | 26.43% |
| Other race | 1,398 | 11.02% |
| Native American | 229 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 75 | 0.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.12% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,175 | 3 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Married | 2,144 | 3.67 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Non Family | 1,041 | 1.28 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Male | 536 | 3.51 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Female | 454 | 3.17 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
3.42
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
72.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,232 | 16.49% |
| Associates Degree | 749 | 10.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 531 | 7.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 193 | 2.58% |
| High School Graduate | 1,897 | 25.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,242 | 16.62% |
| Some College | 1,628 | 21.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,001 | 3,609 | 570 |
| Hispanic | 3,137 | 1,119 | 82 |
| 2+ Races | 1,698 | 576 | 74 |
| Other Race | 862 | 378 | 42 |
| Native American | 185 | 60 | 17 |
| Asian | 29 | 16 | 0 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,429 | $0 | $54,408 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,667 | $47,031 | $57,292 |
| High School Graduate | $38,750 | $42,885 | $28,466 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,586 | $52,729 | $19,599 |
| Overall | $40,617 | $49,841 | $24,736 |
| Some College | $36,661 | $51,071 | $23,998 |
$40,617
Average Earnings
$49,841
Average Male
$24,736
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
55.76% of Jerome residents speak only English, while 44.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 42.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,089 | 1,047 | 17.19% |
| White | 5,948 | 781 | 13.13% |
| Multiple | 3,334 | 386 | 11.58% |
| Other | 1,390 | 85 | 6.12% |
| Native | 219 | 63 | 28.77% |
| Asian | 75 | 49 | 65.33% |
15.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.47%
Male Poverty Rate
17.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jerome is Asian, with 65.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jerome is Other, with 6.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.27% |
| High School | 13.89% |
| Some College | 10.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.6% |
| Female Employed | 8.96% |
| Male Employed | 6.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,204 | $92,221 |
| Households | $65,343 | $84,101 |
| Married Families | $73,558 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,528 | $50,779 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
489
Number of Veterans
442
Male Veterans
47
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 131 |
| First Gulf War | 109 |
| Second Gulf War | 99 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 208 |
| 65 to 74 | 152 |
| 75+ | 45 |
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 40 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 443 | 8.35% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 1.12% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 1.24% |
| Other Race | 16 | 1.48% |
| Asian | 4 | 6.56% |
| Native American | 2 | 1.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.6%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
47.94%
Born in Jerome
76.74%
Native Born
23.26%
Foreign Born
18.73%
Non Citizen
4.52%
Naturalized
76.74% of Jerome residents were born in the United States, with 47.94% having been born in Idaho. 18.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,653 | 253 | 1.76% |
| 2028 | 14,400 | 253 | 1.79% |
| 2027 | 14,147 | 253 | 1.82% |
| 2026 | 13,894 | 253 | 1.85% |
| 2025 | 13,641 | 253 | 1.89% |
| 2024 | 13,388 | 253 | 1.93% |
| 2023 | 13,135 | 134 | 1.03% |
| 2022 | 13,001 | 364 | 2.88% |
| 2021 | 12,637 | 261 | 2.11% |
| 2020 | 12,376 | 332 | 2.76% |
| 2019 | 12,044 | 209 | 1.77% |
| 2018 | 11,835 | 134 | 1.15% |
| 2017 | 11,701 | 188 | 1.63% |
| 2016 | 11,513 | 268 | 2.38% |
| 2015 | 11,245 | 18 | 0.16% |
| 2014 | 11,227 | 76 | 0.68% |
| 2013 | 11,151 | 95 | 0.86% |
| 2012 | 11,056 | 59 | 0.54% |
| 2011 | 10,997 | 74 | 0.68% |
| 2010 | 10,923 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,780 | 1,251 | 19.16% |
| 1990 | 6,529 | -362 | -5.25% |
| 1980 | 6,891 | 2,708 | 64.74% |
| 1970 | 4,183 | -578 | -12.14% |
| 1960 | 4,761 | 238 | 5.26% |
| 1950 | 4,523 | 986 | 27.88% |
| 1940 | 3,537 | -11,116 | -75.86% |