Gem County, Idaho

Total Population: 19,854

County Seat: Emmett

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Median Home Value

$367,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$66,245

Across all households

Median Age

42.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

22.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)84.0%
Hispanic or Latino9.3%
Two or More Races5.0%
Other Race0.9%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

Under 18 Years

22.4%

65 Years and Over

22.7%

Male

50.9%

Female

49.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.4%

No Health Insurance

11.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

22.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$66,245

Mean Household Income

$87,429

Per Capita Income

$34,695

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

6.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$367,300

Median Rent

$887/mo

Total Housing Units

7,788

Owner-Occupied

76.6%

Renter-Occupied

23.4%

Vacancy Rate

Married Couple Households

57.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

20.8%

Average Household Size

2.65

Broadband Internet Access

89.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

10.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 16045.