Benewah County, Idaho

Total Population: 9,913

County Seat: St. Maries

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Median Home Value

$255,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$56,553

Across all households

Median Age

46 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

19.8%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)84.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native7.4%
Hispanic or Latino3.6%
Two or More Races3.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Other Race0.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%

Under 18 Years

22.1%

65 Years and Over

23.5%

Male

51.3%

Female

48.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.8%

No Health Insurance

14.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

19.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

1.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$56,553

Mean Household Income

$75,989

Per Capita Income

$31,054

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

69.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$255,800

Median Rent

$853/mo

Total Housing Units

4,706

Owner-Occupied

75.7%

Renter-Occupied

24.3%

Vacancy Rate

15.5%

Married Couple Households

54.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

19.1%

Average Household Size

2.47

Broadband Internet Access

82.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 16009.