Benewah County, Idaho Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Benewah County is located in Idaho with a total population of 9,913. It is the 30th most populous county out of 44 in Idaho.

Age Demographics

The median age in Benewah County is 46.0 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Benewah County is $56,553. This is 24% lower than the state median of $74,636. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.0%. This is 41% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $255,800. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $376,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Benewah County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.3%.

Education

19.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 31.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.4%.