Owyhee County, Idaho

Total Population: 12,284

County Seat: Murphy

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)68.9%
Hispanic or Latino24.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native2.7%
Two or More Races2.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Other Race0.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

77.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

13.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.