Bingham County, Idaho Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bingham County is located in Idaho with a total population of 48,993. It is the 9th most populous county out of 44 in Idaho.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bingham County is 34.8 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 37.1 years. With 29.7% of the population under 18, Bingham County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bingham County is $76,842. This is 3% higher than the state median of $74,636. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 58% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $258,000. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $376,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bingham County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.6%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 0.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.3%.

Education

20.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% 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 89.2%.