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Benewah County

State:
Idaho
County Seat:
St. Maries

Benewah County's estimated 2025 population is 10,525 with a growth rate of 0.75% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Benewah County is the 30th largest county in Idaho. The 2010 population was 9,291 and has seen a growth of 13.28% since that time.

10,525
Total Population
14
Population Density (mi²)
30
Population Rank (State)
78 0.75%
Annual Population Growth

Benewah County Population

Benewah County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Benewah County includes 84.97% White, 8.76% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Native American

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Asian

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White8,42384.97%
Native American8688.76%
Two or more races4874.91%
Black or African American730.74%
Other race380.38%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander200.2%
Asian40.04%

Benewah County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Benewah County's average per capita income is $41,418. Household income levels show a median of $56,553. The poverty rate stands at 14.98%.

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$75,242-
Families$66,274$88,743
Households$56,553$75,989
Non Families$33,582$42,312

$41,418

Average Income

$56,553

Median Household Income

14.98%

Poverty Rate