Bonner County, Idaho Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bonner County is located in Idaho with a total population of 49,456. It is the 8th most populous county out of 44 in Idaho.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bonner County is 48.2 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bonner County is $65,168. This is 13% lower than the state median of $74,636. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $433,400. Housing costs are 15% higher than the state median of $376,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bonner County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.6%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 0.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.3%.

Education

28.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% 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 91.6%.