Benewah County Population

1920–2026

10,530

2026 projection

9.9% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Benewah County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202610,530+220.21%
202510,508+220.21%
202410,486+950.91%
202310,391+980.95%
202210,293+3974.01%
20219,896+3163.30%
20209,580+2772.98%
20199,303+810.88%
20189,222+550.60%
20179,167+1341.48%

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Benewah County Demographics

45.5median age

Median age

Female46 yrs
Male45.2 yrs

Adults

7,907
2,426 seniors (65+) · 31% of adults5,481 other adults

Sex

Female 48.9% · 4,959Male 51.1% · 5,183

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 101 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Benewah County Income

$59,794median household income

Median household income

$59,794

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$41,157

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

12.9%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Benewah County Marital Status

56% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married56%53%58%
Never married25%30%20%
Divorced11%11%11%
Widowed7%6%9%
Separated<1%<1%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201