Bonner County, Idaho Demographics 2026

Name: Bonner County, Idaho Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Bonner County, Idaho has a population of 51,049, the 8th most populous county in Idaho. The median household income is $66,979 and the median home value is $487,900. The poverty rate is 11.1%.

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

Bonner County Quick Facts

Population 51,049

Median Household Income $66,979

Median Home Value $487,900

Poverty Rate 11.1%

Unemployment Rate 4.8%

Median Age 48.1 years

Homeownership Rate 78.3%

Affordability Ratio 7.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 28.6%

High School Graduation 92.3%

Cities/Places 12

Population 51,049 8th of 44

Median Income $66,979 14% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.1%

Unemployment 4.8%

How Bonner 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	49,456	51,049	+3.2%
Median household income	$65,168	$66,979	+2.8%
Median home value	$433,400	$487,900	+12.6%

Median Household Income

Bonner

$66,979

$77,800

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Bonner

$487,900

$418,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.8%

$25K-$50K 21.5%

$50K-$100K 33.0%

$100K+ 31.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.5%

$10K-$15K

3.4%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

5.7%

$30K-$35K

4.1%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

4.8%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

9.2%

$60K-$75K

11.3%

$75K-$100K

12.6%

$100K-$125K

8.9%

$125K-$150K

6.8%

$150K-$200K

7.1%

$200K+

8.8%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 3.7%|National: 5.2%

51.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.3%

Renter 21.7%

Affordability Index Very Expensive

7.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,122/mo 20.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.6%

18-34

15.0%

35-54

23.4%

55-74

32.4%

75+

9.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 36 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Bonner County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Sandpoint	9,637	$72,289	14.6%	$465,600
Priest River	1,778	$58,782	5.0%	$299,100
Ponderay	1,534	$51,346	14.6%	$436,700
Kootenai	1,022	$70,885	13.3%	$370,800
Clark Fork	990	$63,813	23.4%	$251,700
Dover	792	$99,821	4.7%	$719,100
Blanchard	651	$59,012	3.5%	$279,100
Oldtown	428	$57,833	18.0%	$261,700
Laclede	406	$51,140	0.0%	$272,800
East Hope	265	$93,000	4.2%	$440,900
Hope	112	$98,750	0.0%	$625,000
Coolin	24	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Bonner County is located in Idaho with a total population of 51,049. It is the 8th most populous county out of 44 in Idaho. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bonner County is 48.1 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 37.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bonner County is $66,979. This is 14% lower than the state median of $77,800. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 29% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $487,900. Housing costs are 17% higher than the state median of $418,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 72.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bonner County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 0.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 13.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.3%.

Education

28.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% 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 92.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Bonner 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 Bonner County, Idaho?

Bonner County has a population of 51,049, making it the 8th most populous county in Idaho.

What is the median income in Bonner County?

The median household income in Bonner County is $66,979 with a poverty rate of 11.1%.

How many cities are in Bonner County, Idaho?

Bonner County contains 12 Census-designated places.