Clearwater County, Idaho Demographics 2026

Name: Clearwater County, Idaho Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Clearwater County, Idaho has a population of 9,012, the 31st most populous county in Idaho. The median household income is $60,000 and the median home value is $268,200. The poverty rate is 13.2%.

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

Clearwater County Quick Facts

Population 9,012

Median Household Income $60,000

Median Home Value $268,200

Poverty Rate 13.2%

Unemployment Rate 4.5%

Median Age 52.2 years

Homeownership Rate 82.9%

Affordability Ratio 4.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.5%

High School Graduation 92.0%

Cities/Places 4

Population 9,012 31st of 44

Median Income $60,000 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.2%

Unemployment 4.5%

How Clearwater 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	8,921	9,012	+1.0%
Median household income	$57,961	$60,000	+3.5%
Median home value	$240,800	$268,200	+11.4%

Median Household Income

Clearwater

$60,000

$77,800

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Clearwater

$268,200

$418,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.9%

$25K-$50K 22.6%

$50K-$100K 30.9%

$100K+ 27.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.7%

$10K-$15K

4.5%

$15K-$20K

5.1%

$20K-$25K

4.7%

$25K-$30K

6.2%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

5.1%

$40K-$45K

2.9%

$45K-$50K

5.0%

$50K-$60K

8.4%

$60K-$75K

7.7%

$75K-$100K

14.7%

$100K-$125K

13.0%

$125K-$150K

4.2%

$150K-$200K

6.5%

$200K+

4.0%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 3.7%|National: 5.2%

47.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.9%

Renter 17.1%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $875/mo 17.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

14.9%

18-34

15.9%

35-54

24.0%

55-74

33.3%

75+

11.9%

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 Clearwater County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Orofino	3,260	$53,438	13.6%	$223,400
Pierce	360	$53,906	9.6%	$173,000
Weippe	320	$29,946	22.5%	$115,900
Elk River	124	$54,904	22.6%	$225,000

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Population Overview

Clearwater County is located in Idaho with a total population of 9,012. It is the 31st most populous county out of 44 in Idaho. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clearwater County is 52.2 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 37.3 years. Only 14.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 11.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clearwater County is $60,000. This is 23% lower than the state median of $77,800. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $268,200. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $418,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 72.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Clearwater County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.6%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 0.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.6%) is well below the state average of 13.7%.

Education

17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% 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 92.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Clearwater 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 Clearwater County, Idaho?

Clearwater County has a population of 9,012, making it the 31st most populous county in Idaho.

What is the median income in Clearwater County?

The median household income in Clearwater County is $60,000 with a poverty rate of 13.2%.

How many cities are in Clearwater County, Idaho?

Clearwater County contains 4 Census-designated places.