Kootenai County, Idaho Demographics 2026

Name: Kootenai County, Idaho Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Kootenai County, Idaho has a population of 181,996, the 3rd most populous county in Idaho. The median household income is $81,861 and the median home value is $518,700. The poverty rate is 9.0%.

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

Kootenai County Quick Facts

Population 181,996

Median Household Income $81,861

Median Home Value $518,700

Poverty Rate 9.0%

Unemployment Rate 3.3%

Median Age 40.9 years

Homeownership Rate 71.3%

Affordability Ratio 6.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 29.9%

High School Graduation 94.7%

Cities/Places 16

Population 181,996 3rd of 44

Median Income $81,861 5% higher than state

Poverty Rate 9.0%

Unemployment 3.3%

How Kootenai 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	177,736	181,996	+2.4%
Median household income	$77,034	$81,861	+6.3%
Median home value	$467,400	$518,700	+11.0%

Median Household Income

Kootenai

$81,861

$77,800

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Kootenai

$518,700

$418,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.3%

$25K-$50K 16.2%

$50K-$100K 31.3%

$100K+ 40.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.7%

$10K-$15K

2.2%

$15K-$20K

2.4%

$20K-$25K

4.0%

$25K-$30K

2.7%

$30K-$35K

3.7%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

3.4%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

9.9%

$75K-$100K

13.9%

$100K-$125K

12.4%

$125K-$150K

9.0%

$150K-$200K

10.3%

$200K+

8.3%

Employment

3.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.7%|National: 5.2%

60.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.3%

Renter 28.7%

Affordability Index Expensive

6.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,492/mo 21.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.3%

18-34

19.7%

35-54

24.7%

55-74

25.3%

75+

7.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

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 Kootenai County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Coeur d'Alene	56,447	$72,338	9.2%	$483,500
Post Falls	43,391	$82,183	11.1%	$477,400
Hayden	16,338	$82,958	7.8%	$494,500
Rathdrum	10,874	$86,563	12.4%	$444,100
Dalton Gardens	2,496	$80,000	4.6%	$803,600
Spirit Lake	1,972	$65,192	6.7%	$436,600
Hauser	932	$74,792	5.8%	$375,700
Hayden Lake	834	$108,750	8.3%	$792,700
Athol	777	$70,250	8.9%	$367,700
Rockford Bay	336	$125,192	8.6%	$1,112,900
Worley	230	$45,536	23.0%	$175,000
Fernan Lake Village	212	$125,000	1.9%	$910,700
Huetter	212	$39,438	30.1%	$300,000
Harrison	190	$108,194	5.3%	$463,900
Conkling Park	123	$31,554	11.4%	$644,000
State Line	9	$48,750	11.1%	N/A

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Population Overview

Kootenai County is located in Idaho with a total population of 181,996. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 44 in Idaho. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kootenai County is 40.9 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 37.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kootenai County is $81,861. This is 5% higher than the state median of $77,800. It is also 1% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.0%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $518,700. Housing costs are 24% higher than the state median of $418,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 72.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kootenai County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.7%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 0.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.7%) is well below the state average of 13.7%.

Education

29.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% 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 94.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Kootenai 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 Kootenai County, Idaho?

Kootenai County has a population of 181,996, making it the 3rd most populous county in Idaho.

What is the median income in Kootenai County?

The median household income in Kootenai County is $81,861 with a poverty rate of 9.0%.

How many cities are in Kootenai County, Idaho?

Kootenai County contains 16 Census-designated places.