State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,423.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.42%
Growth Since 2010
3.36%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
27,809
World Population Review
Mountain Home, Idaho Population 2021
14,684
Mountain Home is a city located in Elmore County Idaho. It is also the county seat of Elmore County. With a 2020 population of 14,684, it is the 18th largest city in Idaho and the 2347th largest city in the United States . Mountain Home is currently growing at a rate of 0.42% annually and its population has increased by 3.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,206 in 2010. Mountain Home reached it's highest population of 14,684 in 2021. Spanning over 6 miles, Mountain Home has a population density of 2,423 people per square mile.
The average household income in Mountain Home is $55,954 with a poverty rate of 16.41%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $789 per month, and the median house value is $144,200. The median age in Mountain Home is 31.8 years, 30.9 years for males, and 33.1 years for females.
Mountain Home Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mountain Home was:
- White: 84.01%
- Two or more races: 5.07%
- Asian: 3.24%
- Black or African American: 2.80%
- Other race: 2.39%
- Native American: 2.38%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.12%
The current population of Mountain Home, Idaho is 14,684 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 14,501.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 14,206.
Mountain Home, Idaho Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 27,809 | 149 | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 27,660 | 149 | 0.54% |
| 2019 | 27,511 | 149 | 0.54% |
| 2018 | 27,362 | 481 | 1.76% |
| 2017 | 26,881 | 744 | 2.77% |
| 2016 | 26,137 | 311 | 1.19% |
| 2015 | 25,826 | -400 | -1.55% |
| 2014 | 26,226 | -41 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 26,267 | -20 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 26,287 | 66 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 26,221 | -900 | -3.43% |
| 2010 | 27,121 | 0.00% |
Mountain Home Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,901 | 84.01% |
| Two or More Races | 718 | 5.07% |
| Asian | 459 | 3.24% |
| Black or African American | 396 | 2.80% |
| Some Other Race | 338 | 2.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 337 | 2.38% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.12% |
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Mountain Home Population by Race
Mountain Home Population Pyramid $2021
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Mountain Home Population by Age
Mountain Home Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,811 | 2.4 | 58.9 |
| Married | 2,866 | 3.04 | 73.7 |
| Non Family | 2,158 | 1.3 | 41.9 |
| Female | 446 | 3.14 | 46 |
| Male | 341 | 3.01 | 58.4 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
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Mountain Home Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 209 | 2.29% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 666 | 7.31% |
| High School Graduate | 2,756 | 30.24% |
| Some College | 2,959 | 32.47% |
| Associates Degree | 1,044 | 11.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,069 | 11.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 410 | 4.50% |
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Mountain Home Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Mountain Home Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,996 | 6,544 | 1,287 |
| Hispanic | 969 | 711 | 47 |
| Asian | 389 | 357 | 78 |
| Native American | 323 | 131 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 323 | 287 | 56 |
| Black | 279 | 273 | |
| Other Race | 150 | 107 | |
| Islander | 17 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 20.05%.
Mountain Home Educational Attainment by Race
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$35,021
Average Earnings
$40,329
Average Male
$21,322
Average Female
Mountain Home Earnings by Educational Attainment
Mountain Home Language by Age
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Mountain Home Language
85.81% of Mountain Home residents speak only English, while 14.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.99% of the population.
Mountain Home Language
Mountain Home Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,331 | 1,388 | 13.44% |
| Hispanic | 1,882 | 649 | 34.48% |
| Native | 305 | 204 | 66.89% |
| Other | 331 | 155 | 46.83% |
| Multiple | 699 | 93 | 13.30% |
| Asian | 459 | 10 | 2.18% |
16.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.25%
Male Poverty Rate
18.71%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Mountain Home
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mountain Home is Native, with 66.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mountain Home is Asian, with 2.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.98%.
Mountain Home Poverty
Mountain Home Poverty Rate by Education
Mountain Home Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
55.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
58.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Mountain Home Married by Age and Sex
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Mountain Home Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Mountain Home Marital Status by Race
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Mountain Home Marital Status
Mountain Home Veterans by War
Mountain Home Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,876 | 23.54% |
| Hispanic | 119 | 9.17% |
| Black | 75 | 32.47% |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 16.67% |
| Other Race | 36 | 11.15% |
| Asian | 35 | 9.19% |
Mountain Home Veterans by Race
Mountain Home Veterans by Education
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5.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
Mountain Home Veterans by Education
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60.7%
Labor Force Participation
47.1%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
Mountain Home Employment by Age
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Mountain Home Employment by Race
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Mountain Home 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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89.59%
Native Born
10.41%
Foreign Born
5.41%
Non Citizen
5.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.59% of Mountain Home residents were born in the United States, with 30.44% having been born in Idaho. 5.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Mountain Home Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,684 | 61 | 0.42% |
| 2020 | 14,623 | 61 | 0.42% |
| 2019 | 14,562 | 61 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 14,501 | 248 | 1.74% |
| 2017 | 14,253 | 403 | 2.91% |
| 2016 | 13,850 | 167 | 1.22% |
| 2015 | 13,683 | -168 | -1.21% |
| 2014 | 13,851 | 34 | 0.25% |
| 2013 | 13,817 | 15 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 13,802 | 25 | 0.18% |
| 2011 | 13,777 | -495 | -3.47% |
| 2010 | 14,272 | 3,129 | 2.51% |
| 2000 | 11,143 | 3,230 | 3.48% |
| 1990 | 7,913 | 373 | 0.48% |
| 1980 | 7,540 | 1,089 | 1.57% |
| 1970 | 6,451 | 467 | 0.75% |
| 1960 | 5,984 | 4,784 | 8.37% |
| 1940 | 1,200 | 0.00% |