Lemhi County, Idaho

Total Population: 8,166

County Seat: Salmon

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.7%
Two or More Races4.7%
Hispanic or Latino1.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Other Race0.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

22.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.