Payette County, Idaho Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Payette County is located in Idaho with a total population of 26,190. It is the 14th most populous county out of 44 in Idaho.

Age Demographics

The median age in Payette County is 38.8 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Payette County is $65,723. This is 12% lower than the state median of $74,636. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. 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 10% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $310,700. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $376,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Payette County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.5%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 0.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.3%.

Education

19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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 86.7%.