State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,209.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.34% (163)
Growth Since 2010
13.13% (1,430)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Jerome, Idaho Population 2021
12,320
Jerome is a city located in Jerome County Idaho. It is also the county seat of Jerome County. With a 2020 population of 12,320, it is the 19th largest city in Idaho and the 2664th largest city in the United States . Jerome is currently growing at a rate of 1.34% annually and its population has increased by 13.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,890 in 2010. Jerome reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 6 miles, Jerome has a population density of 2,209 people per square mile.
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%
The current population of Jerome, Idaho is 12,320 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 11,994.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 10,890.
Jerome, Idaho Population 2021
| 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% |
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Jerome Population by Race
Jerome Population Pyramid $2021
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Jerome Population by Age
Jerome Households and Families
| 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
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Jerome Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Jerome Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Jerome Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Jerome Educational Attainment by Race
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$27,932
Average Earnings
$31,564
Average Male
$21,950
Average Female
Jerome Earnings by Educational Attainment
Jerome Language by Age
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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 Language
Jerome Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,237 | 1,530 | 36.11% |
| White | 6,987 | 1,421 | 20.34% |
| Other | 180 | 49 | 27.22% |
| 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 White, with 20.34% 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 Poverty
Jerome Poverty Rate by Education
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
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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
Jerome Marital Status
Jerome Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 422 | 5.77% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 1.20% |
| Asian | 12 | 8.11% |
Jerome Veterans by Race
Jerome Veterans by Education
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4.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
Jerome Veterans by Education
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67.6%
Labor Force Participation
66.3%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
Jerome Employment by Age
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Jerome Employment by Race
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Jerome Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Jerome Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |