Lemhi County, Idaho
Total Population: 8,166
County Seat: Salmon
Median Home Value
$282,100
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$52,057
Across all households
Median Age
53.1 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
18.3%
65 Years and Over
30.4%
Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.4%
No Health Insurance
—
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
92.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
22.9%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.7%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$52,057
Mean Household Income
$72,897
Per Capita Income
$33,896
Unemployment Rate (16+)
—
In Labor Force (19–64)
73.7%
SNAP / Food Stamps
12.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$282,100
Median Rent
$721/mo
Total Housing Units
4,636
Owner-Occupied
81.3%
Renter-Occupied
18.7%
Vacancy Rate
27.7%
Married Couple Households
45.9%
Cohabiting Couple Households
2.9%
Male Householder, No Partner
23.3%
Female Householder, No Partner
28.0%
Average Household Size
2.38
Broadband Internet Access
85.1%
Housing Built Since 2010
8.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 16059.