Canyon County, Idaho Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Canyon County is located in Idaho with a total population of 242,405. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 44 in Idaho.

Age Demographics

The median age in Canyon County is 34.8 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Canyon County is $72,355. This is 3% lower than the state median of $74,636. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.2%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $350,300. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $376,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Canyon County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (25.8% vs 13.3%).

Education

22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% 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 87.7%.