Jerome, Idaho Population 2022
Jerome is a city located in Jerome County Idaho. Jerome has a 2020 population of 12,483. It is also the county seat of Jerome County. Jerome is currently growing at a rate of 1.32% annually and its population has increased by 14.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,922 in 2010.
The average household income in Jerome is $53,840 with a poverty rate of 26.07%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $779 per month, and the median house value is $128,800. The median age in Jerome is 31.1 years, 29 years for males, and 32.1 years for females.
Jerome Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jeromewas:
- White: 93.94%
- Other race: 1.63%
- Asian: 1.52%
- Native American: 1.31%
- Two or more races: 1.27%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.18%
- Black or African American: 0.15%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,947 | 93.94% |
| Some Other Race | 190 | 1.63% |
| Asian | 177 | 1.52% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 153 | 1.31% |
| Two or More Races | 148 | 1.27% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.18% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 0.15% |
Jerome Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,941 | 2.92 | 57.4 |
| Married | 1,811 | 3.62 | 70.1 |
| Non Family | 1,264 | 1.35 | 58.7 |
| Female | 689 | 3.65 | 33.4 |
| Male | 177 | 4.07 | 11.3 |
3.54
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 981 | 14.50% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 886 | 13.09% |
| High School Graduate | 1,995 | 29.49% |
| Some College | 1,465 | 21.65% |
| Associates Degree | 585 | 8.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 648 | 9.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 206 | 3.04% |
Jerome Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,701 | 4,083 | 815 |
| Hispanic | 1,904 | 669 | 27 |
| Other Race | 137 | 53 | |
| Asian | 136 | 110 | |
| Native American | 128 | 128 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 34 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 30.47%.
$27,932
Average Earnings
$31,564
Average Male
$21,950
Average Female
Jerome Language by Age
Jerome Language
71.12% of Jerome residents speak only English, while 28.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.00% of the population.
Jerome Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,237 | 1,530 | 36.11% |
| White | 6,987 | 1,421 | 20.34% |
| Other | 49 | NaN% | |
| Asian | 177 | 48 | 27.12% |
| Multiple | 148 | 45 | 30.41% |
26.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.45%
Male Poverty Rate
29.54%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jerome
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jerome is Hispanic, with 36.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jerome is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.03%.
Jerome Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Jerome Married by Age and Sex
Jerome Marriage
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.
Jerome Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 422 | 5.77% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 1.20% |
| Asian | 12 | 8.11% |
Jerome Veterans by Education
4.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.6%
Labor Force Participation
66.3%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
50.85%
Born in Jerome
84.30%
Native Born
15.70%
Foreign Born
13.07%
Non Citizen
2.63%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.30% of Jerome residents were born in the United States, with 50.85% having been born in Idaho. 13.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12,483 | 163 | 1.32% |
| 2021 | 12,320 | 163 | 1.34% |
| 2020 | 12,157 | 163 | 1.36% |
| 2019 | 11,994 | 163 | 1.38% |
| 2018 | 11,831 | 140 | 1.20% |
| 2017 | 11,691 | 180 | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 11,511 | 262 | 2.33% |
| 2015 | 11,249 | 21 | 0.19% |
| 2014 | 11,228 | 75 | 0.67% |
| 2013 | 11,153 | 97 | 0.88% |
| 2012 | 11,056 | 58 | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 10,998 | 76 | 0.70% |
| 2010 | 10,922 | 3,142 | 3.45% |
| 2000 | 7,780 | 1,251 | 1.77% |
| 1990 | 6,529 | -362 | -0.54% |
| 1980 | 6,891 | 2,708 | 5.12% |
| 1970 | 4,183 | -578 | -1.29% |
| 1960 | 4,761 | 238 | 0.51% |
| 1950 | 4,523 | 986 | 2.49% |
| 1940 | 3,537 | 0.00% |