Gooding County's 2026 population is estimated at 16,341, reflecting a 0.47% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Gooding County is the 21st largest county in Idaho. The 2010 population was 15,470 and has grown 5.63% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.1 years
Female: 37.5 years
Male: 38.4 years
There are 11,727 adults, (2,940 of whom are seniors) in Gooding County.
Female: 7,848 (49.3%)
Male: 8,083 (50.7%)
The racial composition of Gooding County includes 67.21% White, 13.17% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,708 | 67.21% |
| Two or more races | 2,722 | 17.09% |
| Other race | 2,098 | 13.17% |
| Native American | 349 | 2.19% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.28% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.06% |
Gooding County 's average per capita income is $37,992. Household income levels show a median of $63,559. The poverty rate stands at 13%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,318 | - |
| Families | $76,105 | $87,737 |
| Households | $63,559 | $79,308 |
| Non Families | $37,647 | $57,538 |
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