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Jerome

County:
Jerome County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.659
State:
Idaho

Jerome is a city located in Jerome County, Idaho. Jerome has a 2026 population of 14,039. It is also the county seat of Jerome County. Jerome is currently growing at a rate of 2.03% annually and its population has increased by 13.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,365 in 2020.

The median household income in Jerome is $66,894 with a poverty rate of 11.18%. The median age in Jerome is 30.9 years: 31.2 years for males, and 30.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 107.5 males.

14K
Total Population
2,481
Density (mi²)
279 2.03%
Growth

Jerome Population

Jerome Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202614,0392792.03%
202513,7602792.07%
202413,4813062.32%
202313,1751911.47%
202212,9843532.79%
202112,6312852.31%
202012,3653212.67%
201912,0442091.77%
201811,8351341.15%
201711,7011881.63%
201611,5132682.38%
201511,245180.16%
201411,227760.68%
201311,151950.86%
201211,056590.54%
201110,997740.68%
201010,923330.3%
20007,7801,25119.16%
19906,529-362-5.25%
19806,8912,70864.74%
19704,183-578-12.14%
19604,7612385.26%
19504,52398627.88%
19403,53700%

Median Age

Overall: 30.9 years
Female: 30.7 years
Male: 31.2 years

Jerome Adults

There are 8,802 adults, (1,168 of whom are seniors) in Jerome.

Sex Ratio

Female: 6,231 (48.2%)
Male: 6,699 (51.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Jerome includes 56.04% White, 15.35% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,24656.04%
Two or more races3,42226.47%
Other race1,98515.35%
Native American2541.96%
Black or African American170.13%
Asian60.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2,97623.02%
Other race1,95215.1%
White1,40410.86%
Native American2321.79%
Black or African American60.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,84245.18%
Two or more races4463.45%
Other race330.26%
Native American220.17%
Black or African American110.09%
Asian60.05%

Jerome Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Jerome 's average per capita income is $43,232. Household income levels show a median of $66,894. The poverty rate stands at 11.18%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$72,308-
Families$70,038$86,367
Households$66,894$81,495
Non Families$36,029$53,236

$43,232

Average Income

$66,894

Median Household Income

11.18%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)