Owyhee County, Idaho's estimated 2024 population is 12,799 with a growth rate of 0.61% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Owyhee County, Idaho is the 27th largest county in Idaho. The 2010 population was 11,474 and has seen a growth of 11.55% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,184 | 77 | 0.59% |
| 2028 | 13,107 | 77 | 0.59% |
| 2027 | 13,030 | 77 | 0.59% |
| 2026 | 12,953 | 77 | 0.6% |
| 2025 | 12,876 | 77 | 0.6% |
| 2024 | 12,799 | 77 | 0.61% |
| 2023 | 12,722 | 77 | 0.61% |
| 2022 | 12,645 | 289 | 2.34% |
| 2021 | 12,356 | 360 | 3% |
| 2020 | 11,996 | 173 | 1.46% |
| 2019 | 11,823 | 159 | 1.36% |
| 2018 | 11,664 | 32 | 0.28% |
| 2017 | 11,632 | 264 | 2.32% |
| 2016 | 11,368 | 74 | 0.66% |
| 2015 | 11,294 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2014 | 11,292 | -104 | -0.91% |
| 2013 | 11,396 | -15 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 11,411 | 33 | 0.29% |
| 2011 | 11,378 | -96 | -0.84% |
| 2010 | 11,474 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 8,392 | 120 | 1.45% |
| 1980 | 8,272 | 1,850 | 28.81% |
| 1970 | 6,422 | 47 | 0.74% |
| 1960 | 6,375 | 68 | 1.08% |
| 1950 | 6,307 | 655 | 11.59% |
| 1940 | 5,652 | 1,549 | 37.75% |
| 1930 | 4,103 | -591 | -12.59% |
| 1920 | 4,694 | 650 | 16.07% |
| 1910 | 4,044 | 240 | 6.31% |
| 1900 | 3,804 | 1,783 | 88.22% |
| 1890 | 2,021 | 595 | 41.73% |
| 1880 | 1,426 | -287 | -16.75% |
| 1870 | 1,713 | -11,471 | -87.01% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,934 | 74.18% |
| Other race | 1,497 | 12.43% |
| Two or more races | 1,122 | 9.32% |
| Native American | 429 | 3.56% |
| Black or African American | 45 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,227 | 2.81 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Married | 2,425 | 3.44 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
| Non Family | 1,174 | 1.19 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Female | 323 | 3.66 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Male | 305 | 3.26 | 30.2 | 69.8 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
71.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 768 | 9.6% |
| Associates Degree | 448 | 5.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 847 | 10.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 267 | 3.34% |
| High School Graduate | 2,742 | 34.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,147 | 14.33% |
| Some College | 1,785 | 22.3% |
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 | 5,834 | 4,961 | 975 |
| Hispanic | 1,696 | 754 | 110 |
| Other Race | 844 | 300 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 692 | 424 | 31 |
| Native American | 273 | 189 | 25 |
| Black | 40 | 10 | 0 |
| Asian | 16 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,810 | $56,750 | $43,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,885 | $0 | $39,911 |
| High School Graduate | $35,505 | $42,059 | $17,271 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,970 | $48,854 | $8,651 |
| Overall | $38,385 | $46,773 | $22,246 |
| Some College | $34,250 | $47,297 | $22,344 |
$38,385
Average Earnings
$46,773
Average Male
$22,246
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.67% of Owyhee County, Idaho residents speak only English, while 21.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,080 | 773 | 25.1% |
| White | 8,142 | 641 | 7.87% |
| Other | 1,497 | 345 | 23.05% |
| Multiple | 1,108 | 207 | 18.68% |
| Native | 429 | 142 | 33.1% |
| Asian | 16 | 14 | 87.5% |
13.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.79%
Male Poverty Rate
13.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Owyhee County, Idaho is Asian, with 87.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Owyhee County, Idaho is White, with 7.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.7% |
| High School | 8.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.82% |
| Some College | 5.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 45.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.61% |
| Female Employed | 7.83% |
| Male Employed | 6.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,387 | $77,744 |
| Households | $58,440 | $69,334 |
| Married Families | $78,187 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,371 | $44,690 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.7%
Male Marriage Rate
58.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
766
Number of Veterans
685
Male Veterans
81
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 307 |
| Second Gulf War | 217 |
| First Gulf War | 180 |
| Korea | 50 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 312 |
| 65 to 74 | 205 |
| 75+ | 182 |
| 55 to 64 | 56 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 674 | 9.79% |
| Hispanic | 75 | 3.63% |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 9.2% |
| Native American | 23 | 7.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
52.75%
Born in Owyhee County, Idaho
91.12%
Native Born
8.88%
Foreign Born
6.55%
Non Citizen
2.33%
Naturalized
91.12% of Owyhee County, Idaho residents were born in the United States, with 52.75% having been born in Idaho. 6.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.