Kootenai County, Idaho's estimated 2024 population is 186,730 with a growth rate of 0.93% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kootenai County, Idaho is the 3rd largest county in Idaho. The 2010 population was 138,860 and has seen a growth of 34.47% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 195,330 | 1,720 | 0.89% |
| 2028 | 193,610 | 1,720 | 0.9% |
| 2027 | 191,890 | 1,720 | 0.9% |
| 2026 | 190,170 | 1,720 | 0.91% |
| 2025 | 188,450 | 1,720 | 0.92% |
| 2024 | 186,730 | 1,720 | 0.93% |
| 2023 | 185,010 | 1,720 | 0.94% |
| 2022 | 183,290 | 3,232 | 1.79% |
| 2021 | 180,058 | 7,273 | 4.21% |
| 2020 | 172,785 | 7,129 | 4.3% |
| 2019 | 165,656 | 4,377 | 2.71% |
| 2018 | 161,279 | 3,685 | 2.34% |
| 2017 | 157,594 | 4,373 | 2.85% |
| 2016 | 153,221 | 3,655 | 2.44% |
| 2015 | 149,566 | 2,879 | 1.96% |
| 2014 | 146,687 | 2,668 | 1.85% |
| 2013 | 144,019 | 1,846 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 142,173 | 1,187 | 0.84% |
| 2011 | 140,986 | 2,126 | 1.53% |
| 2010 | 138,860 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 69,795 | 10,025 | 16.77% |
| 1980 | 59,770 | 24,438 | 69.17% |
| 1970 | 35,332 | 5,776 | 19.54% |
| 1960 | 29,556 | 4,609 | 18.48% |
| 1950 | 24,947 | 2,664 | 11.96% |
| 1940 | 22,283 | 2,814 | 14.45% |
| 1930 | 19,469 | 1,591 | 8.9% |
| 1920 | 17,878 | -4,869 | -21.41% |
| 1910 | 22,747 | 12,531 | 122.66% |
| 1900 | 10,216 | 6,108 | 148.69% |
| 1890 | 4,108 | 3,590 | 693.05% |
| 1880 | 518 | -194,812 | -99.73% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 155,469 | 89.66% |
| Two or more races | 11,983 | 6.91% |
| Other race | 2,392 | 1.38% |
| Native American | 1,604 | 0.93% |
| Asian | 1,256 | 0.72% |
| Black or African American | 507 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 185 | 0.11% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 67,002 | 2.55 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Married | 37,289 | 3.09 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Non Family | 20,840 | 1.31 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Female | 5,449 | 3.24 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Male | 3,424 | 3.2 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
72.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,673 | 4.68% |
| Associates Degree | 13,574 | 11.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 21,597 | 17.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,830 | 8.93% |
| High School Graduate | 32,920 | 27.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,149 | 1.77% |
| Some College | 34,583 | 28.5% |
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 | 108,519 | 101,924 | 29,078 |
| 2+ Races | 6,773 | 6,387 | 2,113 |
| Hispanic | 5,011 | 4,458 | 879 |
| Other Race | 1,592 | 1,286 | 255 |
| Native American | 1,005 | 810 | 117 |
| Asian | 874 | 682 | 310 |
| Black | 277 | 255 | 57 |
| Islander | 117 | 114 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 97.44%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 35.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,795 | $70,020 | $47,186 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,426 | $86,094 | $62,043 |
| High School Graduate | $38,491 | $46,545 | $28,387 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,338 | $32,833 | $17,604 |
| Overall | $43,922 | $51,574 | $33,902 |
| Some College | $40,801 | $50,397 | $31,242 |
$43,922
Average Earnings
$51,574
Average Male
$33,902
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.51% of Kootenai County, Idaho residents speak only English, while 3.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 149,696 | 12,758 | 8.52% |
| Multiple | 11,822 | 1,945 | 16.45% |
| Hispanic | 8,909 | 878 | 9.86% |
| Native | 1,556 | 441 | 28.34% |
| Asian | 1,228 | 137 | 11.16% |
| Other | 2,372 | 98 | 4.13% |
| Black | 404 | 46 | 11.39% |
| Islander | 176 | 2 | 1.14% |
9.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.09%
Male Poverty Rate
10.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kootenai County, Idaho is Native, with 28.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kootenai County, Idaho is Islander, with 1.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.4% |
| High School | 8.3% |
| Some College | 8.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.87% |
| Female Employed | 5.75% |
| Male Employed | 4.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,489 | $105,856 |
| Households | $71,949 | $92,570 |
| Married Families | $95,642 | $116,891 |
| Non Families | $42,736 | $58,100 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.7%
Male Marriage Rate
55.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
13,999
Number of Veterans
12,982
Male Veterans
1,017
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 5,627 |
| First Gulf War | 2,956 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,901 |
| Korea | 804 |
| World War II | 239 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 4,086 |
| 75+ | 3,884 |
| 35 to 54 | 2,753 |
| 55 to 64 | 2,630 |
| 18 to 34 | 646 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,984 | 10.67% |
| 2+ Races | 766 | 9.89% |
| Hispanic | 321 | 5.28% |
| Other Race | 153 | 7.32% |
| Black | 49 | 12.37% |
| Native American | 30 | 2.26% |
| Asian | 17 | 1.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
31.44%
Born in Kootenai County, Idaho
97.79%
Native Born
2.21%
Foreign Born
0.89%
Non Citizen
1.32%
Naturalized
97.79% of Kootenai County, Idaho residents were born in the United States, with 31.44% having been born in Idaho. 0.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.