Shoshone County, Idaho Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Shoshone County is located in Idaho with a total population of 13,580. It is the 24th most populous county out of 44 in Idaho.

Age Demographics

The median age in Shoshone County is 45.1 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Shoshone County is $49,975. This is 33% lower than the state median of $74,636. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.1%. This is 42% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 38% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $222,700. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $376,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Shoshone County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.3%.

Education

11.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 63% 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 88.8%.