Bonneville County, ID

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2023 Population

127,056

2.06% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Crapo

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Risch

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

33.3

0.301% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

9.51%

0.504% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$76,646

4.85% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$327,000

13.4% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

58,152

3.82% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Bonneville County, ID had a population of 127k people with a median age of 33.3 and a median household income of $76,646. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Bonneville County, ID grew from 124,490 to 127,056, a 2.06% increase and its median household income grew from $73,103 to $76,646, a 4.85% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bonneville County, ID are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.8%), Other (Hispanic) (4.85%), White (Hispanic) (4.6%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (3.78%), and Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.46%).

None of the households in Bonneville 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.

98.3% of the residents in Bonneville County, ID are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bonneville County, ID are College of Eastern Idaho (395 degrees awarded in 2023), Austin Kade Academy (66 degrees), and Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus (15 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Bonneville County, ID was $327,000, and the homeownership rate was 71.6%.

Most people in Bonneville County, ID drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21 minutes. The average car ownership in Bonneville County, ID was 2 cars per household.

Bonneville County, ID borders Bingham County, ID, Caribou County, ID, Jefferson County, ID, Madison County, ID, Teton County, ID, Lincoln County, WY, and Teton County, WY.

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Population & Diversity

Bonneville County, ID is home to a population of 127k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.62% of Bonneville County, ID residents were born outside of the country (4.6k people).

In 2023, there were 16.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (103k people) in Bonneville County, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.16k Other (Hispanic) and 5.85k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2023 Citizenship

97.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.3% of Bonneville County, ID residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Bonneville County, ID was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bonneville County, ID

White (Non-Hispanic)
103k ± 458
Other (Hispanic)
6.16k ± 935
White (Hispanic)
5.85k ± 964

14.2%

Hispanic Population

18k people

14.2% of the people in Bonneville County, ID are hispanic (18k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Bonneville County, ID as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Idaho.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
52,214 ± 5,532 people
Canada
6,433 ± 1,966 people
Philippines
2,829 ± 1,305 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Idaho was Mexico, the natal country of 52,214 Idaho residents, followed by Canada with 6,433 and Philippines with 2,829.

Foreign-Born Population

3.62%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.6k people

4.09%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.09k people

As of 2023, 3.62% of Bonneville County, ID residents (4.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bonneville County, ID was 4.09%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,141 ± 312
Gulf War (2001-)
1,967 ± 343
Gulf War (1990s)
945 ± 242

Bonneville County, ID has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bonneville County, ID employs 58.2k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Bonneville County, ID were Health Care & Social Assistance (9,158 people), Retail Trade (6,970 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,717 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($107,222), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($96,285), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($89,716).

Employment

Occupations

58.2k

2023 Value

± 1,972

3.82%

1 Year growth

± 4.56%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bonneville County, ID grew at a rate of 3.82%, from 56k employees to 58.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bonneville County, ID, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,695 people), Management Occupations (6,023 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,717 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bonneville County, ID.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Idaho.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

58.2k

2023 Value

± 1,972

3.82%

1 Year growth

± 4.56%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bonneville County, ID grew at a rate of 3.82%, from 56k employees to 58.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bonneville County, ID, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,158 people), Retail Trade (6,970 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,717 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bonneville County, ID, though some of these residents may live in Bonneville County, ID and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,775

Median earning men ± $2,834

$28,429

Median earning women ± $2,061

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($91,824), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,523), and Public Administration ($74,063).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($47,608), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,266), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($43,023).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Idaho.

Y-Axis

3.01%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 836k people employed in Idaho. This represents a 3.01% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.06%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

399
Construction
347
Health Care and Social Assistance
310
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.01M
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$535k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$327k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Idaho went to Donald J. Trump with 66.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.42%).

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

Voting results are not available for Bonneville County, ID. Showing the available data for Idaho.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (66.9%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (30.4%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.42%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Idaho went to Donald J. Trump with 66.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.42%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Idaho for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Idaho

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Idaho.

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

In 2023, universities in Bonneville County, ID awarded 476 degrees. The student population of Bonneville County, ID in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,036 male students and 1,913 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bonneville County, ID are White (351 and 73.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (96 and 20.2%), Unknown (8 and 1.68%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (6 and 1.26%).

The largest universities in Bonneville County, ID by number of degrees awarded are College of Eastern Idaho (395 and 83%), Austin Kade Academy (66 and 13.9%), and Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus (15 and 3.15%).

The most popular majors in Bonneville County, ID are Liberal Arts & Sciences (134 and 28.2%), Registered Nursing (81 and 17%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (36 and 7.56%).

The median tuition cost in Bonneville County, ID for private four year colleges is $16,600.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 2,949 students enrolled in Bonneville County, ID, 35.1% men and 64.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,122 records, of which 66.3% were women and 33.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
81 degrees awarded
Computer & Information Systems Security
16 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
134 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Bonneville County, ID was Registered Nursing with 81 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Bonneville County, ID according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

College of Eastern Idaho
395 degrees awarded
Austin Kade Academy
66 degrees awarded
Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus
15 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of Eastern Idaho with 395 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 156 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bonneville County, ID, which is 0.487 times less than the 320 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 351 degrees mean that there were 3.66 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 96 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($18,645) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($30) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,652) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Idaho.

Measure

In 2023, 0.801% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.802% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Idaho.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (395k), Some college (378k), and Bachelors Degree (270k).

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 Bonneville County, ID was $327,000 in 2023, which is 1.08 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $288,300 to $327,000, a 13.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Bonneville County, ID is 71.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Bonneville County, ID have an average commute time of 21 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bonneville County, ID is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bonneville County, ID is $76,646. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Bonneville County, ID was Census Tract 9704.01, Bonneville County, ID with a value of $114,653, followed by Census Tract 9715, Bonneville County, ID and Census Tract 9701, Bonneville County, ID, with respective values of $112,917 and $109,545.

In 2024, 13.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bonneville County, ID. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 1.64%.

Housing

Property

$327,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,472

$31,062

Median Property Taxes

±$1,274

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 Bonneville 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 Bonneville County, ID compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.6%

Homeownership

2023

68.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 71.6% of the housing units in Bonneville County, ID were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9704.01, Bonneville County, ID
Census Tract 9715, Bonneville County, ID
Census Tract 9701, Bonneville County, ID

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bonneville County, ID was Census Tract 9704.01, Bonneville County, ID with a value of $114,653, followed by Census Tract 9715, Bonneville County, ID and Census Tract 9701, Bonneville County, ID, with respective values of $112,917 and $109,545.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Bonneville 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.

$76,646

Median Household Income

± $2,611

43.4k

Number of Households

± 1,673

In 2023, the median household income of the 43.4k households in Bonneville County, ID grew to $76,646 from the previous year's value of $73,103.

The following chart displays the households in Bonneville 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 Bonneville County, ID is from Idaho.

0.468

2023 Wage GINI in Idaho

0.473

2022 Wage GINI in Idaho

In 2023, the income inequality in Idaho was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.938% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Idaho was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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 2023

Drove Alone (74.7%)
Carpooled (10.6%)
Worked At Home (9.2%)

In 2023, 74.7% of workers in Bonneville County, ID drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who worked at home (9.2%).

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

21 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bonneville County, ID have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.85% of the workforce in Bonneville County, ID have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bonneville 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 Bonneville County, ID distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bonneville County, ID have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 13.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bonneville County, ID. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 1.64%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.51% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bonneville County, ID (11.9k out of 125k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bonneville County, ID is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2024, 12.2% of the children was living in poverty in Bonneville County, ID. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 7.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 274 in Bonneville County, ID. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 6.93 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

92% of the population of Bonneville County, ID has health coverage, with 47.8% on employee plans, 16.9% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 1.39% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bonneville County, ID see 2,611 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.8% decrease from the previous year (2,714 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1257 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 306 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,611 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bonneville County, ID

Primary care physicians in Bonneville County, ID see an average of 2,611 patients per year. This represents a 3.8% decrease from the previous year (2,714 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.9% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 33.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.96%

Uninsured

47.8%

Employer Coverage

16.9%

Medicaid

10.8%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

1.39%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bonneville County, ID declined by 10.9% from 8.93% to 7.96%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 63.8 in Bonneville County, ID.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, 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 36.2% in Bonneville County, ID.

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