Caribou County, Idaho Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Caribou County is located in Idaho with a total population of 7,118. It is the 35th most populous county out of 44 in Idaho.

Age Demographics

The median age in Caribou County is 38.0 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Caribou County is $66,653. This is 11% lower than the state median of $74,636. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 7.3%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $220,200. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $376,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Caribou County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.6%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.3%.

Education

15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% 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 90.5%.