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Bonneville County, Idaho Demographics 2026

Bonneville County, Idaho has a population of 129,523, the 4th most populous county in Idaho. The median household income is $79,068 and the median home value is $368,800. The poverty rate is 9.8%.

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

Bonneville County Quick Facts

Population 129,523
Median Household Income $79,068
Median Home Value $368,800
Poverty Rate 9.8%
Unemployment Rate 4.6%
Median Age 33.6 years
Homeownership Rate 71.7%
Affordability Ratio 4.7x
Bachelor's Degree+ 33.1%
High School Graduation 91.9%
Cities/Places 8
Population 129,523 4th of 44
Median Income $79,068 2% higher than state
Poverty Rate 9.8%
Unemployment 4.6%

How Bonneville County Changed

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

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population127,056129,523+1.9%
Median household income$76,646$79,068+3.2%
Median home value$327,000$368,800+12.8%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.6%
$25K-$50K 17.3%
$50K-$100K 34.5%
$100K+ 37.6%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
2.7%
$10K-$15K
2.2%
$15K-$20K
2.2%
$20K-$25K
3.5%
$25K-$30K
4.1%
$30K-$35K
2.9%
$35K-$40K
3.2%
$40K-$45K
3.6%
$45K-$50K
3.5%
$50K-$60K
6.8%
$60K-$75K
12.0%
$75K-$100K
15.6%
$100K-$125K
11.4%
$125K-$150K
7.7%
$150K-$200K
9.1%
$200K+
9.4%

Employment

4.6% Unemployment Rate State: 3.7%|National: 5.2%
65.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.7x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,133/mo 17.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

34out of 100
Low Diversity

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

State average: 36 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Bonneville County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Idaho Falls67,725$73,11011.5%$335,500
Ammon19,064$86,1215.4%$381,800
Lincoln4,002$84,28018.4%$377,500
Iona2,984$84,91412.2%$420,300
Ucon1,606$89,0794.2%$340,900
Ririe1,079$67,1234.5%$160,700
Swan Valley281N/A15.3%$672,400
Irwin236$67,50011.4%$433,300

Population Overview

Bonneville County is located in Idaho with a total population of 129,523. It is the 4th most populous county out of 44 in Idaho. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bonneville County is 33.6 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 37.3 years. With 29.8% of the population under 18, Bonneville County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bonneville County is $79,068. This is 2% higher than the state median of $77,800. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $368,800. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $418,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bonneville County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.5%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 0.7%.

Education

33.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% higher 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 91.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Bonneville 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 Bonneville County, Idaho?

Bonneville County has a population of 129,523, making it the 4th most populous county in Idaho.

What is the median income in Bonneville County?

The median household income in Bonneville County is $79,068 with a poverty rate of 9.8%.

How many cities are in Bonneville County, Idaho?

Bonneville County contains 8 Census-designated places.