Jerome County, ID

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2021 Population
24,081
0.0291% 1-year growth
US Senator
Mike Crapo
Republican Party
US Senator
Jim Risch
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
32.9
0.305% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
15.8%
10.7% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$61,280
10.4% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$207,100
16.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Jerome County, ID had a population of 24.1k people with a median age of 32.9 and a median household income of $61,280. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jerome County, ID grew from 24,074 to 24,081, a 0.0291% increase and its median household income grew from $55,521 to $61,280, a 10.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jerome County, ID are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.5%), White (Hispanic) (21.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.06%), Other (Hispanic) (6%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.52%).

None of the households in Jerome County, ID reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

84.6% of the residents in Jerome County, ID are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jerome County, ID are Academy di Firenze (14 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Jerome County, ID was $207,100, and the homeownership rate was 68.9%.

Most people in Jerome County, ID drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Jerome County, ID was 3 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Jerome County, ID is home to a population of 24.1k people, from which 84.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 17.6% of Jerome County, ID residents were born outside of the country (4.24k people).

In 2021, there were 2.71 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.3k people) in Jerome County, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.28k White (Hispanic) and 1.94k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

84.6%
2021 Citizenship
85.9%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 84.6% of Jerome County, ID residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Jerome County, ID was 85.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jerome County, ID
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    14.3k ± 97
  2. White (Hispanic)
    5.28k ± 602
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    1.94k ± 691
37.5%
Hispanic Population
9.03k people

In 2021, there were 2.71 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.3k people) in Jerome County, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.28k White (Hispanic) and 1.94k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

37.5% of the people in Jerome County, ID are hispanic (9.03k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jerome County, ID as a share of the total population.

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Foreign-Born Population

17.6%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
4.24k people
16.7%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
4.03k people

As of 2021, 17.6% of Jerome County, ID residents (4.24k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jerome County, ID was 16.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    387 ± 136
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    168 ± 73
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    162 ± 73

Jerome County, ID has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.3 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Jerome County, ID employs 11.3k people. The largest industries in Jerome County, ID are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2,122 people), Manufacturing (1,614 people), and Educational Services (1,037 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($53,750), Construction ($47,727), and Transportation & Warehousing ($44,313).

Occupations

11.3k
2021 Value
± 735
−0.337%
1 Year decline
± 9.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jerome County, ID declined at a rate of −0.337%, from 11.3k employees to 11.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jerome County, ID, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (1,490 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,054 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,006 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jerome County, ID.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

11.3k
2021 Value
± 735
−0.337%
1 Year decline
± 9.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jerome County, ID declined at a rate of −0.337%, from 11.3k employees to 11.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jerome County, ID, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2,122 people), Manufacturing (1,614 people), and Educational Services (1,037 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jerome County, ID, though some of these residents may live in Jerome County, ID and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$39,009
Median earning men ± $2,563
$22,397
Median earning women ± $3,513

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($71,146), Other Services Except Public Administration ($52,702), and Retail Trade ($51,133).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($44,412), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,000), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($31,307).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Idaho. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Idaho.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 165
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 113
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
  3. 91
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Idaho to other states, or from other states to Idaho.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $11.8B
  2. $7.02B
  3. $6.98B

In 2020, the top outbound Idaho product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $11.8B, followed by Electronics ($7.02B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($6.98B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Idaho products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$70.7B
2020 Value in Idaho
$123B
Projected 2050 Value in Idaho
74.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Idaho trade was $70.7B. This is expected to increase 74.6% to $123B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Idaho trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Idaho to other states, or from other states to Idaho.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $7.02B
  2. $4.21B
  3. $3.18B

In 2020, the top outbound Idaho domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $7.02B, followed by California with $4.21B and Utah and $3.18B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Idaho shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Jerome County, ID went to Donald J. Trump with 73.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (24.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.28%).

Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing the state of Idaho. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Idaho is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Idaho

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Mike Crapo
Senator from Idaho3
Assumed office on January 3, 1999
Jim Risch
Senator from Idaho2
Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing Idaho.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Idaho over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Idaho

Idaho is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Idaho have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Jerome County, ID awarded 14 degrees. The student population of Jerome County, ID in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 10 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jerome County, ID are White (10 and 71.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (4 and 28.6%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Jerome County, ID by number of degrees awarded are Academy di Firenze (14 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Jerome County, ID are General Cosmetology (5 and 35.7%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (4 and 28.6%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (3 and 21.4%).

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.578% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.608% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (382k), Some college (363k), and Bachelors Degree (242k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Jerome County, ID was $207,100 in 2021, which is 0.846 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $178,300 to $207,100, a 16.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Jerome County, ID is 68.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jerome County, ID have an average commute time of 19.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jerome County, ID is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Median household income in Jerome County, ID is $61,280. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Jerome County, ID was Census Tract 9704 with a value of $61,496, followed by Census Tract 9702 and Census Tract 9703, with respective values of $53,132 and $50,670.

Property

$207,100
Median Property Value 2021
±$12,429
$5,458
Median Property Taxes
±$519

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jerome County, ID the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jerome County, ID compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

68.9%
Homeownership
2021
69.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 68.9% of the housing units in Jerome County, ID were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jerome County, ID compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9704
  2. Census Tract 9702
  3. Census Tract 9703

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jerome County, ID was Census Tract 9704 with a value of $61,496, followed by Census Tract 9702 and Census Tract 9703, with respective values of $53,132 and $50,670.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Jerome County, ID colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$61,280
Median Household Income
± $6,159
7.92k
Number of Households
± 654

In 2021, the median household income of the 7.92k households in Jerome County, ID grew to $61,280 from the previous year's value of $55,521.

The following chart displays the households in Jerome County, ID distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jerome County, ID is from Idaho.
0.473
2021 Wage GINI in Idaho
0.469
2020 Wage GINI in Idaho

In 2021, the income inequality in Idaho was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.89% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Idaho was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Idaho in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (80.2%)
  2. Carpooled (13%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.72%)

In 2021, 80.2% of workers in Jerome County, ID drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13%) and those who worked at home (4.72%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

19.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jerome County, ID have a shorter commute time (19.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.15% of the workforce in Jerome County, ID have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

3 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jerome County, ID distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jerome County, ID have 3 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jerome County, ID (3.78k out of 23.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jerome County, ID is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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83.6% of the population of Jerome County, ID has health coverage, with 37.5% on employee plans, 22.6% on Medicaid, 9.82% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 0.635% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jerome County, ID see 2712 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.65% increase from the previous year (2668 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3511 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3511 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,712 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jerome County, ID

Primary care physicians in Jerome County, ID see an average of 2,712 patients per year. This represents a 1.65% increase from the previous year (2,668 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Jerome County, ID in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.2% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 35.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

16.4%
Uninsured
37.5%
Employer Coverage
22.6%
Medicaid
9.82%
Medicare
13%
Non-Group
0.635%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jerome County, ID declined by 10.4% from 18.3% to 16.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jerome County, ID changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Jerome County, ID.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 30.9% in Jerome County, ID.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 21.1% in Jerome County, ID.

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