Benewah County, Idaho's estimated 2024 population is 10,447 with a growth rate of 0.75% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Benewah County, Idaho is the 30th largest county in Idaho. The 2010 population was 9,291 and has seen a growth of 12.44% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,837 | 78 | 0.72% |
| 2028 | 10,759 | 78 | 0.73% |
| 2027 | 10,681 | 78 | 0.74% |
| 2026 | 10,603 | 78 | 0.74% |
| 2025 | 10,525 | 78 | 0.75% |
| 2024 | 10,447 | 78 | 0.75% |
| 2023 | 10,369 | 78 | 0.76% |
| 2022 | 10,291 | 396 | 4% |
| 2021 | 9,895 | 319 | 3.33% |
| 2020 | 9,576 | 273 | 2.93% |
| 2019 | 9,303 | 81 | 0.88% |
| 2018 | 9,222 | 55 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 9,167 | 134 | 1.48% |
| 2016 | 9,033 | 34 | 0.38% |
| 2015 | 8,999 | -36 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 9,035 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2013 | 9,033 | -96 | -1.05% |
| 2012 | 9,129 | -47 | -0.51% |
| 2011 | 9,176 | -115 | -1.24% |
| 2010 | 9,291 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 7,937 | -355 | -4.28% |
| 1980 | 8,292 | 2,062 | 33.1% |
| 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 | -3,840 | -35.43% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,250 | 84.78% |
| Native American | 879 | 9.03% |
| Two or more races | 453 | 4.66% |
| Black or African American | 79 | 0.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.34% |
| Other race | 33 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.04% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,826 | 2.51 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Married | 2,010 | 3.1 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
| Non Family | 1,289 | 1.21 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Female | 342 | 3.46 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Male | 185 | 3.49 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
73.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 853 | 12.38% |
| Associates Degree | 700 | 10.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 883 | 12.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 399 | 5.79% |
| High School Graduate | 2,365 | 34.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 171 | 2.48% |
| Some College | 1,521 | 22.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,007 | 5,157 | 1,195 |
| Native American | 470 | 342 | 58 |
| 2+ Races | 268 | 256 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 196 | 164 | 5 |
| Other Race | 31 | 17 | 3 |
| Islander | 28 | 25 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 33.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,921 | $62,614 | $43,258 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,063 | $83,100 | $65,750 |
| High School Graduate | $40,387 | $49,676 | $28,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,292 | $32,617 | $16,563 |
| Overall | $40,616 | $47,922 | $29,037 |
| Some College | $31,184 | $49,299 | $20,817 |
$40,616
Average Earnings
$47,922
Average Male
$29,037
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.77% of Benewah County, Idaho residents speak only English, while 4.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,010 | 1,057 | 13.2% |
| Native | 873 | 197 | 22.57% |
| Multiple | 451 | 83 | 18.4% |
| Hispanic | 428 | 46 | 10.75% |
| Black | 66 | 18 | 27.27% |
| Other | 32 | 6 | 18.75% |
| Islander | 33 | 5 | 15.15% |
14.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.87%
Male Poverty Rate
16.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benewah County, Idaho is Black, with 27.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benewah County, Idaho is Hispanic, with 10.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.26% |
| High School | 14.72% |
| Some College | 13.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.54% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.41% |
| Female Employed | 9.09% |
| Male Employed | 8.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,766 | $79,599 |
| Households | $54,191 | $68,342 |
| Married Families | $64,038 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,243 | $41,070 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.3%
Male Marriage Rate
56.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
996
Number of Veterans
947
Male Veterans
49
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 496 |
| First Gulf War | 197 |
| Second Gulf War | 128 |
| Korea | 43 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 384 |
| 75+ | 269 |
| 55 to 64 | 181 |
| 35 to 54 | 130 |
| 18 to 34 | 32 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 922 | 14% |
| Native American | 27 | 4.64% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 9.22% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 9.13% |
| Islander | 20 | 71.43% |
| Other Race | 1 | 3.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.2%
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
34.94%
Born in Benewah County, Idaho
99%
Native Born
1%
Foreign Born
0.32%
Non Citizen
0.68%
Naturalized
99% of Benewah County, Idaho residents were born in the United States, with 34.94% having been born in Idaho. 0.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.