Benewah County, Idaho Population 2022
Benewah County, Idaho's estimated population is 9,538 with a growth rate of 0.85% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Benewah County, Idaho is the 31st largest county in Idaho. The 2010 Population was 9,290 and has seen a growth of 2.67% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9,538 | 80 | 0.85% |
| 2021 | 9,458 | 80 | 0.85% |
| 2020 | 9,378 | 80 | 0.86% |
| 2019 | 9,298 | 80 | 0.87% |
| 2018 | 9,218 | 61 | 0.67% |
| 2017 | 9,157 | 136 | 1.51% |
| 2016 | 9,021 | 25 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 8,996 | -36 | -0.40% |
| 2014 | 9,032 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2013 | 9,030 | -96 | -1.05% |
| 2012 | 9,126 | -47 | -0.51% |
| 2011 | 9,173 | -117 | -1.26% |
| 2010 | 9,290 | 1,353 | 17.05% |
| 1990 | 7,937 | -355 | -4.28% |
| 1980 | 8,292 | 2,062 | 33.10% |
| 1970 | 6,230 | 194 | 3.21% |
| 1960 | 6,036 | -137 | -2.22% |
| 1950 | 6,173 | -1,159 | -15.81% |
| 1940 | 7,332 | 961 | 15.08% |
| 1930 | 6,371 | -626 | -8.95% |
| 1920 | 6,997 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,916 | 86.63% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 853 | 9.33% |
| Two or More Races | 249 | 2.72% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 71 | 0.78% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.32% |
| Some Other Race | 14 | 0.15% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.07% |
Benewah County, Idaho Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,418 | 2.65 | 73.3 |
| Married | 1,839 | 3.1 | 87.5 |
| Non Family | 1,110 | 1.39 | 60.2 |
| Female | 279 | 4.04 | 47.3 |
| Male | 190 | 3.57 | 50.5 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 132 | 2.04% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 675 | 10.41% |
| High School Graduate | 2,491 | 38.42% |
| Some College | 1,620 | 24.99% |
| Associates Degree | 578 | 8.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 694 | 10.70% |
| Graduate Degree | 293 | 4.52% |
Benewah County, Idaho Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,729 | 5,043 | 902 |
| Native American | 458 | 393 | 40 |
| Hispanic | 162 | 122 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 117 | 90 | 19 |
| Islander | 56 | 53 | 3 |
| Other Race | 14 | 3 | 3 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 33.33%.
$33,610
Average Earnings
$42,419
Average Male
$24,713
Average Female
Benewah County, Idaho Language by Age
Benewah County, Idaho Language
96.07% of Benewah County, Idaho residents speak only English, while 3.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.65% of the population.
Benewah County, Idaho Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,634 | 1,097 | 14.37% |
| Native | 843 | 362 | 42.94% |
| Hispanic | 319 | 81 | 25.39% |
| Multiple | 242 | 59 | 24.38% |
| Asian | 29 | 23 | 79.31% |
| Other | 11 | NaN% | |
| Islander | 71 | 4 | 5.63% |
| Black | 6 | 2 | 33.33% |
17.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.61%
Male Poverty Rate
19.01%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Benewah County, Idaho
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benewah County, Idaho is Asian, with 79.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benewah County, Idaho is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.79%.
Benewah County, Idaho Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
52.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Benewah County, Idaho Married by Age and Sex
Benewah County, Idaho Marriage
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 55-64.
Benewah County, Idaho Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 974 | 15.46% |
| Native American | 30 | 5.48% |
| Islander | 28 | 50.00% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 8.42% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 3.42% |
Benewah County, Idaho Veterans by Education
6.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.7%
Labor Force Participation
47.5%
Employment Rate
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
37.38%
Born in Benewah County, Idaho
98.80%
Native Born
1.20%
Foreign Born
0.47%
Non Citizen
0.73%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.80% of Benewah County, Idaho residents were born in the United States, with 37.38% having been born in Idaho. 0.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990