Owyhee County, Idaho
Total Population: 12,284
County Seat: Murphy
Median Home Value
$281,600
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$59,773
Across all households
Median Age
38.3 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
25.0%
65 Years and Over
19.1%
Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
90.5%
No Health Insurance
21.1%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
77.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
13.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
2.6%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$59,773
Mean Household Income
$72,147
Per Capita Income
$26,059
Unemployment Rate (16+)
—
In Labor Force (19–64)
72.7%
SNAP / Food Stamps
10.9%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$281,600
Median Rent
$771/mo
Total Housing Units
4,803
Owner-Occupied
70.9%
Renter-Occupied
29.1%
Vacancy Rate
11.6%
Married Couple Households
57.6%
Cohabiting Couple Households
4.4%
Male Householder, No Partner
22.1%
Female Householder, No Partner
15.9%
Average Household Size
2.85
Broadband Internet Access
84.7%
Housing Built Since 2010
14.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 16073.