Jerome County, Idaho's estimated 2024 population is 25,714 with a growth rate of 0.92% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jerome County, Idaho is the 16th largest county in Idaho. The 2010 population was 22,438 and has seen a growth of 14.6% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 26,889 | 235 | 0.88% |
| 2028 | 26,654 | 235 | 0.89% |
| 2027 | 26,419 | 235 | 0.9% |
| 2026 | 26,184 | 235 | 0.91% |
| 2025 | 25,949 | 235 | 0.91% |
| 2024 | 25,714 | 235 | 0.92% |
| 2023 | 25,479 | 235 | 0.93% |
| 2022 | 25,244 | 506 | 2.05% |
| 2021 | 24,738 | 468 | 1.93% |
| 2020 | 24,270 | -216 | -0.88% |
| 2019 | 24,486 | 408 | 1.69% |
| 2018 | 24,078 | 287 | 1.21% |
| 2017 | 23,791 | 353 | 1.51% |
| 2016 | 23,438 | 478 | 2.08% |
| 2015 | 22,960 | 42 | 0.18% |
| 2014 | 22,918 | 159 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 22,759 | 187 | 0.83% |
| 2012 | 22,572 | 56 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 22,516 | 78 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 22,438 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 15,138 | 298 | 2.01% |
| 1980 | 14,840 | 4,587 | 44.74% |
| 1970 | 10,253 | -1,459 | -12.46% |
| 1960 | 11,712 | -368 | -3.05% |
| 1950 | 12,080 | 2,180 | 22.02% |
| 1940 | 9,900 | 1,542 | 18.45% |
| 1930 | 8,358 | 2,629 | 45.89% |
| 1920 | 5,729 | -21,160 | -78.69% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,833 | 72.87% |
| Two or more races | 4,349 | 17.77% |
| Other race | 2,006 | 8.2% |
| Native American | 159 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 96 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.1% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.03% |
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 | 8,092 | 3 | 73 | 27 |
| Married | 4,642 | 3.54 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Non Family | 1,864 | 1.28 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Female | 839 | 3.4 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Male | 747 | 3.49 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
3.39
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
73.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,709 | 11.38% |
| Associates Degree | 1,677 | 11.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,311 | 8.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 657 | 4.37% |
| High School Graduate | 4,288 | 28.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,002 | 13.33% |
| Some College | 3,376 | 22.48% |
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 | 9,822 | 8,846 | 1,725 |
| Hispanic | 4,563 | 1,906 | 131 |
| 2+ Races | 2,206 | 929 | 156 |
| Other Race | 1,119 | 569 | 26 |
| Native American | 121 | 65 | 24 |
| Asian | 42 | 25 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.06%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 19.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,096 | $46,588 | $49,814 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,976 | $80,313 | $49,509 |
| High School Graduate | $33,002 | $39,832 | $16,895 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,358 | $48,399 | $17,700 |
| Overall | $38,313 | $45,435 | $24,842 |
| Some College | $34,318 | $45,817 | $24,958 |
$38,313
Average Earnings
$45,435
Average Male
$24,842
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.76% of Jerome County, Idaho residents speak only English, while 33.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,212 | 1,826 | 19.82% |
| White | 14,080 | 1,585 | 11.26% |
| Multiple | 4,309 | 526 | 12.21% |
| Other | 1,999 | 394 | 19.71% |
| Asian | 96 | 59 | 61.46% |
14.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.75%
Male Poverty Rate
16.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jerome County, Idaho is Asian, with 61.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jerome County, Idaho is White, with 11.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.44% |
| Some College | 8.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 44.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 37.94% |
| Female Employed | 8.57% |
| Male Employed | 5.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,762 | $90,673 |
| Households | $67,347 | $84,105 |
| Married Families | $79,823 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,611 | $52,347 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
56.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
1,043
Number of Veterans
966
Male Veterans
77
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 362 |
| Second Gulf War | 172 |
| First Gulf War | 167 |
| Korea | 33 |
| World War II | 29 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 355 |
| 35 to 54 | 279 |
| 75+ | 206 |
| 55 to 64 | 143 |
| 18 to 34 | 60 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 958 | 7.4% |
| Hispanic | 88 | 1.57% |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 2.11% |
| Other Race | 22 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 7 | 10.77% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
51.39%
Born in Jerome County, Idaho
82.77%
Native Born
17.23%
Foreign Born
14.18%
Non Citizen
3.04%
Naturalized
82.77% of Jerome County, Idaho residents were born in the United States, with 51.39% having been born in Idaho. 14.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.