Benewah County's 2026 population is estimated at 10,787, reflecting a 1.21% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Benewah County is the 30th largest county in Idaho. The 2010 population was 9,291 and has grown 16.1% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.5 years
Female: 46 years
Male: 45.2 years
There are 7,907 adults, (2,426 of whom are seniors) in Benewah County.
Female: 4,959 (48.9%)
Male: 5,183 (51.1%)
The racial composition of Benewah County includes 84.29% White, 8.27% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,549 | 84.29% |
| Native American | 839 | 8.27% |
| Two or more races | 658 | 6.49% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 0.54% |
| Other race | 39 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
Benewah County 's average per capita income is $41,157. Household income levels show a median of $59,794. The poverty rate stands at 12.89%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,943 | - |
| Families | $78,418 | $93,590 |
| Households | $59,794 | $77,752 |
| Non Families | $35,250 | $41,559 |
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