Mountain Home city, Idaho Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Mountain Home city is a small city located in Idaho. The total population is 16,265. It ranks as the 16th most populous out of 234 cities and towns in Idaho.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mountain Home city is 31.4 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mountain Home city is $58,486. This is 22% lower than the state median of $74,636. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.4%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 7.3%. This is 97% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $270,700. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $376,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mountain Home city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (2.6% vs 0.7%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.5% vs 1.3%).

Education

18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% 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 89.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mountain Home city, Idaho is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Idaho state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 234 Census-designated places in Idaho. For official data, visit data.census.gov.