Latah County, Idaho Demographics 2026

Name: Latah County, Idaho Demographics
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Latah County, Idaho has a population of 41,049, the 11th most populous county in Idaho. The median household income is $65,424 and the median home value is $368,600. The poverty rate is 17.6%.

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

Latah County Quick Facts

Population 41,049

Median Household Income $65,424

Median Home Value $368,600

Poverty Rate 17.6%

Unemployment Rate 6.8%

Median Age 30.6 years

Homeownership Rate 58.7%

Affordability Ratio 5.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 43.0%

High School Graduation 96.5%

Cities/Places 11

Population 41,049 11th of 44

Median Income $65,424 16% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.6%

Unemployment 6.8%

How Latah 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	40,315	41,049	+1.8%
Median household income	$65,179	$65,424	+0.4%
Median home value	$342,500	$368,600	+7.6%

Median Household Income

Latah

$65,424

$77,800

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Latah

$368,600

$418,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.0%

$25K-$50K 19.8%

$50K-$100K 33.0%

$100K+ 29.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.5%

$10K-$15K

3.2%

$15K-$20K

3.2%

$20K-$25K

4.2%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

4.7%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

7.8%

$60K-$75K

11.1%

$75K-$100K

14.1%

$100K-$125K

11.3%

$125K-$150K

5.0%

$150K-$200K

6.4%

$200K+

6.6%

Employment

6.8% Unemployment Rate State: 3.7%|National: 5.2%

62.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 58.7%

Renter 41.3%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $929/mo 17.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.9%

18-34

36.3%

35-54

20.3%

55-74

18.7%

75+

5.8%

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 Latah County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Moscow	26,286	$57,022	25.1%	$376,400
Genesee	1,265	$85,673	12.0%	$316,800
Troy	960	$81,375	3.8%	$300,500
Potlatch	922	$76,607	9.4%	$244,200
Juliaetta	672	$52,455	7.6%	$268,600
Deary	458	$65,000	7.1%	$237,200
Kendrick	327	$64,821	18.2%	$207,100
Onaway	263	$78,750	15.2%	$242,300
Bovill	107	$38,750	27.1%	$157,500
Viola	30	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Princeton	25	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Latah County is located in Idaho with a total population of 41,049. It is the 11th most populous county out of 44 in Idaho. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Latah County is 30.6 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 37.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Latah County is $65,424. This is 16% lower than the state median of $77,800. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.6%. This is 67% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 82% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $368,600. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $418,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x. 58.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 72.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Latah County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.2%) is well below the state average of 13.7%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.1% vs 1.3%).

Education

43.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Latah County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 35% higher 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 96.5%. Notably, 16.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Latah 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 Latah County, Idaho?

Latah County has a population of 41,049, making it the 11th most populous county in Idaho.

What is the median income in Latah County?

The median household income in Latah County is $65,424 with a poverty rate of 17.6%.

How many cities are in Latah County, Idaho?

Latah County contains 11 Census-designated places.