Blaine County, ID

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2021 Population

23,868

5.01% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Crapo

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Risch

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

43.8

0.229% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.94%

21.3% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$71,749

11% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$507,400

10.8% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Blaine County, ID had a population of 23.9k people with a median age of 43.8 and a median household income of $71,749. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Blaine County, ID grew from 22,729 to 23,868, a 5.01% increase and its median household income grew from $64,627 to $71,749, a 11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Blaine County, ID are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.7%), White (Hispanic) (12.8%), Other (Hispanic) (6.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.44%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.71%).

None of the households in Blaine 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.

89.5% of the residents in Blaine County, ID are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Blaine County, ID was $507,400, and the homeownership rate was 75.1%.

Most people in Blaine County, ID drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Blaine County, ID was 2 cars per household.

Blaine County, ID borders Bingham County, ID, Butte County, ID, Camas County, ID, Cassia County, ID, Custer County, ID, Elmore County, ID, Lincoln County, ID, Minidoka County, ID, and Power County, ID.

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Population & Diversity

Blaine County, ID is home to a population of 23.9k people, from which 89.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 16.8% of Blaine County, ID residents were born outside of the country (4.01k people).

In 2021, there were 5.59 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (17.1k people) in Blaine County, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.06k White (Hispanic) and 1.6k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

89.5%

2021 Citizenship

90.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89.5% of Blaine County, ID residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Blaine County, ID was 90.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Blaine County, ID compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Blaine County, ID

White (Non-Hispanic)
17.1k ± 426
White (Hispanic)
3.06k ± 518
Other (Hispanic)
1.6k ± 575

23.4%

Hispanic Population

5.58k people

23.4% of the people in Blaine County, ID are hispanic (5.58k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

16.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.01k people

15.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.54k people

As of 2021, 16.8% of Blaine County, ID residents (4.01k 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 Blaine County, ID was 15.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Blaine County, ID compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
495 ± 181
Gulf War (2001-)
152 ± 108
Gulf War (1990s)
136 ± 146

Blaine County, ID has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.26 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Blaine County, ID employs 12.9k people. The largest industries in Blaine County, ID are Accommodation & Food Services (1,906 people), Construction (1,840 people), and Retail Trade (1,716 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($75,192), Information ($67,938), and Finance & Insurance ($64,271).

Employment

Occupations

12.9k

2021 Value

± 1,129

4.27%

1 Year growth

± 11.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Blaine County, ID grew at a rate of 4.27%, from 12.4k employees to 12.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Blaine County, ID, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,766 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,490 people), and Management Occupations (1,446 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Blaine County, ID.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Idaho (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

12.9k

2021 Value

± 1,129

4.27%

1 Year growth

± 11.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Blaine County, ID grew at a rate of 4.27%, from 12.4k employees to 12.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Blaine County, ID, are Accommodation & Food Services (1,906 people), Construction (1,840 people), and Retail Trade (1,716 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Blaine County, ID, though some of these residents may live in Blaine County, ID and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,390

Median earning men ± $6,673

$33,726

Median earning women ± $2,210

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($82,432), Other Services Except Public Administration ($64,306), and Wholesale Trade ($54,861).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,698), Information ($60,707), and Public Administration ($53,056).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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

445
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
324
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
322
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.

Domestic Trade

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

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.

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.

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

Washington
$7.02B
California
$4.21B
Utah
$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).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Blaine County, ID went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 67.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (30.3%), followed by Other (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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (67.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (30.3%)
Republican Party
Other (1.28%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Blaine County, ID went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 67.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (30.3%), followed by Other (1.28%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Blaine County, ID for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Idaho

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Mike Crapo

Senator from Idaho

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Jim Risch

Senator from Idaho

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.

US Representative Elections

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.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

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.

Educational Attainment

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Race

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Blaine County, ID was $507,400 in 2021, which is 2.07 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $458,100 to $507,400, a 10.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Blaine County, ID is 75.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Blaine County, ID have an average commute time of 17.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Blaine County, ID is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$507,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$63,291

$6,581

Median Property Taxes

±$745

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 Blaine County, ID the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

75.1%

Homeownership

2021

68.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.1% of the housing units in Blaine County, ID were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.6%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$71,749

Median Household Income

± $6,127

8.76k

Number of Households

± 884

In 2021, the median household income of the 8.76k households in Blaine County, ID grew to $71,749 from the previous year's value of $64,627.

The following chart displays the households in Blaine 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Blaine 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Idaho across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (70.5%)
Worked At Home (14%)
Carpooled (6.95%)

In 2021, 70.5% of workers in Blaine County, ID drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14%) and those who carpooled to work (6.95%).

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.

Commute Time

17.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Blaine County, ID have a shorter commute time (17.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.12% of the workforce in Blaine County, ID have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Blaine County, ID compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Blaine County, ID distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Blaine County, ID have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.94% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Blaine County, ID (2.37k out of 23.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Blaine 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.8% of the population of Blaine County, ID has health coverage, with 40.6% on employee plans, 14.7% on Medicaid, 16.7% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 1.03% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Blaine County, ID see 959 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.44% decrease from the previous year (983 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1233 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 478 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.6% were men and 47.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

959 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Blaine County, ID

Primary care physicians in Blaine County, ID see an average of 959 patients per year. This represents a 2.44% decrease from the previous year (983 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 16.1% between 18 and 34 years, 41.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.6% were men and 47.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.2%

Uninsured

40.6%

Employer Coverage

14.7%

Medicaid

16.7%

Medicare

14.8%

Non-Group

1.03%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Blaine County, ID grew by 1.5% from 12% to 12.2%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

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

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Blaine 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 28.1% in Blaine County, ID.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Blaine County, ID.

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