Elmore County, Idaho's estimated 2024 population is 30,057 with a growth rate of 1.12% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Elmore County, Idaho is the 13th largest county in Idaho. The 2010 population was 27,125 and has seen a growth of 10.81% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 31,722 | 333 | 1.06% |
| 2028 | 31,389 | 333 | 1.07% |
| 2027 | 31,056 | 333 | 1.08% |
| 2026 | 30,723 | 333 | 1.1% |
| 2025 | 30,390 | 333 | 1.11% |
| 2024 | 30,057 | 333 | 1.12% |
| 2023 | 29,724 | 333 | 1.13% |
| 2022 | 29,391 | 413 | 1.43% |
| 2021 | 28,978 | 309 | 1.08% |
| 2020 | 28,669 | 1,296 | 4.73% |
| 2019 | 27,373 | 64 | 0.23% |
| 2018 | 27,309 | 402 | 1.49% |
| 2017 | 26,907 | 729 | 2.78% |
| 2016 | 26,178 | 317 | 1.23% |
| 2015 | 25,861 | -396 | -1.51% |
| 2014 | 26,257 | -39 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 26,296 | -18 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 26,314 | 77 | 0.29% |
| 2011 | 26,237 | -888 | -3.27% |
| 2010 | 27,125 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 21,205 | -360 | -1.67% |
| 1980 | 21,565 | 4,086 | 23.38% |
| 1970 | 17,479 | 760 | 4.55% |
| 1960 | 16,719 | 10,032 | 150.02% |
| 1950 | 6,687 | 1,169 | 21.19% |
| 1940 | 5,518 | 1,027 | 22.87% |
| 1930 | 4,491 | -596 | -11.72% |
| 1920 | 5,087 | 302 | 6.31% |
| 1910 | 4,785 | 2,499 | 109.32% |
| 1900 | 2,286 | 416 | 22.25% |
| 1890 | 1,870 | -29,852 | -94.11% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,649 | 74.53% |
| Two or more races | 3,821 | 13.15% |
| Other race | 1,375 | 4.73% |
| Black or African American | 921 | 3.17% |
| Asian | 816 | 2.81% |
| Native American | 361 | 1.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 103 | 0.35% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,848 | 2.56 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Married | 5,159 | 3.24 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Non Family | 3,955 | 1.32 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Female | 1,206 | 3.36 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Male | 528 | 3.46 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
65.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,011 | 5.47% |
| Associates Degree | 2,275 | 12.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,919 | 15.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 998 | 5.4% |
| High School Graduate | 5,616 | 30.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,184 | 6.41% |
| Some College | 4,471 | 24.2% |
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 | 13,850 | 12,874 | 3,088 |
| Hispanic | 2,677 | 1,554 | 274 |
| 2+ Races | 2,038 | 1,409 | 322 |
| Other Race | 822 | 431 | 90 |
| Asian | 514 | 468 | 93 |
| Black | 389 | 354 | 161 |
| Native American | 266 | 197 | 53 |
| Islander | 74 | 74 | 35 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 47.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,239 | $77,234 | $37,639 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,815 | $66,813 | $62,273 |
| High School Graduate | $34,920 | $39,969 | $30,913 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,083 | $52,739 | $18,346 |
| Overall | $43,606 | $48,991 | $34,307 |
| Some College | $42,956 | $48,944 | $33,981 |
$43,606
Average Earnings
$48,991
Average Male
$34,307
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.08% of Elmore County, Idaho residents speak only English, while 13.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,603 | 2,295 | 11.71% |
| Hispanic | 5,020 | 876 | 17.45% |
| Multiple | 3,748 | 491 | 13.1% |
| Other | 1,325 | 142 | 10.72% |
| Native | 354 | 122 | 34.46% |
| Asian | 810 | 56 | 6.91% |
| Islander | 97 | 48 | 49.48% |
| Black | 778 | 47 | 6.04% |
12.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.41%
Male Poverty Rate
13.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elmore County, Idaho is Islander, with 49.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elmore County, Idaho is Black, with 6.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.26% |
| High School | 15.37% |
| Some College | 11.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40.05% |
| Female Unemployed | 27.13% |
| Male Employed | 8.15% |
| Female Employed | 6.28% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,695 | $89,205 |
| Households | $58,976 | $76,919 |
| Married Families | $84,270 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,484 | $48,449 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
51.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,918
Number of Veterans
3,211
Male Veterans
707
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,866 |
| First Gulf War | 1,349 |
| Vietnam | 888 |
| Korea | 56 |
| World War II | 38 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 1,032 |
| 35 to 54 | 914 |
| 18 to 34 | 849 |
| 65 to 74 | 569 |
| 75+ | 554 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,509 | 24% |
| Hispanic | 428 | 14.17% |
| 2+ Races | 213 | 10.24% |
| Other Race | 48 | 5.41% |
| Islander | 42 | 56.76% |
| Black | 39 | 13.36% |
| Asian | 34 | 7.11% |
| Native American | 33 | 11.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.6%
Labor Force Participation
45.2%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
29.75%
Born in Elmore County, Idaho
91.26%
Native Born
8.74%
Foreign Born
4.69%
Non Citizen
4.05%
Naturalized
91.26% of Elmore County, Idaho residents were born in the United States, with 29.75% having been born in Idaho. 4.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.