Teton County, Idaho Demographics 2026

Name: Teton County, Idaho Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Teton County, Idaho has a population of 12,425, the 27th most populous county in Idaho. The median household income is $99,805 and the median home value is $690,500. The poverty rate is 9.1%.

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

Teton County Quick Facts

Population 12,425

Median Household Income $99,805

Median Home Value $690,500

Poverty Rate 9.1%

Unemployment Rate 1.2%

Median Age 39.6 years

Homeownership Rate 80.8%

Affordability Ratio 6.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 49.9%

High School Graduation 92.5%

Cities/Places 3

Population 12,425 27th of 44

Median Income $99,805 28% higher than state

Poverty Rate 9.1%

Unemployment 1.2%

How Teton 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	12,101	12,425	+2.7%
Median household income	$90,740	$99,805	+10.0%
Median home value	$595,900	$690,500	+15.9%

Median Household Income

Teton

$99,805

$77,800

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Teton

$690,500

$418,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 8.9%

$25K-$50K 12.0%

$50K-$100K 29.1%

$100K+ 50.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

1.3%

$10K-$15K

4.5%

$15K-$20K

0.4%

$20K-$25K

2.6%

$25K-$30K

2.7%

$30K-$35K

2.8%

$35K-$40K

2.4%

$40K-$45K

1.9%

$45K-$50K

2.3%

$50K-$60K

3.4%

$60K-$75K

12.4%

$75K-$100K

13.3%

$100K-$125K

8.2%

$125K-$150K

9.5%

$150K-$200K

16.7%

$200K+

15.6%

Employment

1.2% Unemployment Rate State: 3.7%|National: 5.2%

73.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.8%

Renter 19.2%

Affordability Index Expensive

6.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,319/mo 15.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.3%

18-34

18.8%

35-54

31.9%

55-74

23.1%

75+

3.9%

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 Teton County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Victor	3,067	$77,267	14.2%	$617,300
Driggs	2,925	$95,392	11.6%	$525,100
Tetonia	426	$78,864	6.1%	$428,100

Explore Idaho Rankings

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Population Overview

Teton County is located in Idaho with a total population of 12,425. It is the 27th most populous county out of 44 in Idaho. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Teton County is 39.6 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 37.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Teton County is $99,805. This is 28% higher than the state median of $77,800. It is also 24% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.2%. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $690,500. Housing costs are 65% higher than the state median of $418,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.9x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 72.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Teton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.3%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.3%.

Education

49.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Teton County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 57% 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 92.5%. Notably, 16.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Teton 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 Teton County, Idaho?

Teton County has a population of 12,425, making it the 27th most populous county in Idaho.

What is the median income in Teton County?

The median household income in Teton County is $99,805 with a poverty rate of 9.1%.

How many cities are in Teton County, Idaho?

Teton County contains 3 Census-designated places.