Bingham County, Idaho Demographics 2026

Name: Bingham County, Idaho Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Bingham County, Idaho has a population of 49,664, the 9th most populous county in Idaho. The median household income is $77,878 and the median home value is $293,300. The poverty rate is 11.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Bingham County Quick Facts

Population 49,664

Median Household Income $77,878

Median Home Value $293,300

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment Rate 5.4%

Median Age 35.0 years

Homeownership Rate 80.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.8%

High School Graduation 88.9%

Cities/Places 9

Population 49,664 9th of 44

Median Income $77,878 about the same as state

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment 5.4%

How Bingham County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	48,993	49,664	+1.4%
Median household income	$76,842	$77,878	+1.3%
Median home value	$258,000	$293,300	+13.7%

Median Household Income

Bingham

$77,878

$77,800

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Bingham

$293,300

$418,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.0%

$25K-$50K 19.6%

$50K-$100K 31.9%

$100K+ 36.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.2%

$10K-$15K

2.2%

$15K-$20K

2.8%

$20K-$25K

2.8%

$25K-$30K

4.5%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

4.7%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

15.0%

$100K-$125K

11.5%

$125K-$150K

8.1%

$150K-$200K

9.5%

$200K+

7.4%

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 3.7%|National: 5.2%

63.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.5%

Renter 19.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $874/mo 13.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

29.1%

18-34

20.8%

35-54

24.0%

55-74

20.4%

75+

5.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 36 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Bingham County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Blackfoot	12,782	$64,032	10.6%	$262,500
Shelley	5,092	$77,563	10.8%	$295,200
Aberdeen	2,564	$82,619	14.2%	$174,500
Groveland	1,422	$76,094	2.0%	$359,600
Moreland	1,326	$60,682	19.7%	$248,500
Riverside	867	$105,625	0.0%	$279,000
Basalt	569	$78,472	1.4%	$306,600
Rockford	492	$111,583	26.8%	$370,400
Firth	429	$56,250	12.1%	$235,400

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Population Overview

Bingham County is located in Idaho with a total population of 49,664. It is the 9th most populous county out of 44 in Idaho. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bingham County is 35.0 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 37.3 years. With 29.1% 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 $77,878. This is about the same as the state median of $77,800. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 46% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $293,300. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $418,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 72.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bingham County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.8%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 0.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.3%.

Education

21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Bingham County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Idaho and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bingham County, Idaho?

Bingham County has a population of 49,664, making it the 9th most populous county in Idaho.

What is the median income in Bingham County?

The median household income in Bingham County is $77,878 with a poverty rate of 11.7%.

How many cities are in Bingham County, Idaho?

Bingham County contains 9 Census-designated places.