Latah County, Idaho Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Latah County is located in Idaho with a total population of 40,315. It is the 11th most populous county out of 44 in Idaho.

Age Demographics

The median age in Latah County is 30.7 years. This is 17% lower than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Latah County is $65,179. This is 13% lower than the state median of $74,636. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 43% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 67% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $342,500. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $376,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.3x. 60.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Latah County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (1.0% vs 0.7%). The Hispanic or Latino population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.1% vs 1.3%).

Education

44.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Latah County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 44% higher 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 96.9%. Notably, 17.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.