Jerome, ID

Census Place

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2023 Population

12,689

1.66% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Crapo

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Risch

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

4.73% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

15.2%

14.5% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$65,343

9.53% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$214,900

11.9% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

5,953

2.83% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Jerome, ID had a population of 12.7k people with a median age of 31 and a median household income of $65,343. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Jerome, ID grew from 12,482 to 12,689, a 1.66% increase and its median household income grew from $59,656 to $65,343, a 9.53% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jerome, ID are White (Non-Hispanic) (47.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (23.3%), White (Hispanic) (12.4%), Other (Hispanic) (10.7%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.14%).

None of the households in Jerome, 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.

81.3% of the residents in Jerome, ID are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jerome, ID are Academy di Firenze (10 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Jerome, ID was $214,900, and the homeownership rate was 72.2%.

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

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Population & Diversity

Jerome, ID is home to a population of 12.7k people, from which 81.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 23.3% of Jerome, ID residents were born outside of the country (2.95k people).

In 2023, there were 2.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.02k people) in Jerome, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.96k Two+ (Hispanic) and 1.58k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

81.3%

2023 Citizenship

83.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 81.3% of Jerome, ID residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Jerome, ID was 83.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jerome, ID

White (Non-Hispanic)
6.02k ± 527
Two+ (Hispanic)
2.96k ± 852
White (Hispanic)
1.58k ± 444

48.5%

Hispanic Population

6.15k people

48.5% of the people in Jerome, ID are hispanic (6.15k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
53,631 ± 5,603 people
Canada
5,916 ± 1,885 people
Philippines
2,755 ± 1,288 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Idaho was Mexico, the natal country of 53,631 Idaho residents, followed by Canada with 5,916 and Philippines with 2,755.

Foreign-Born Population

23.3%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.95k people

20.6%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.57k people

As of 2023, 23.3% of Jerome, ID residents (2.95k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jerome, ID was 20.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
131 ± 103
Gulf War (1990s)
103 ± 60
Gulf War (2001-)
99 ± 66

Jerome, ID has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jerome, ID employs 5.95k people. The largest industries in Jerome, ID are Manufacturing (867 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (740 people), and Retail Trade (684 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($63,478), Construction ($60,585), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,690).

Males in Idaho have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,089. The income inequality in Idaho (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

5.95k

2023 Value

± 601

2.83%

1 Year growth

± 14%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jerome, ID grew at a rate of 2.83%, from 5.79k employees to 5.95k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jerome, ID, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (635 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (561 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (514 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jerome, 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

5.95k

2023 Value

± 601

2.83%

1 Year growth

± 14%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jerome, ID grew at a rate of 2.83%, from 5.79k employees to 5.95k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jerome, ID, are Manufacturing (867 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (740 people), and Retail Trade (684 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jerome, ID, though some of these residents may live in Jerome, ID and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,672

Median earning men ± $6,599

$24,741

Median earning women ± $5,550

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Construction ($60,754), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,845), and Public Administration ($53,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($67,763), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,712), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($36,723).

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.

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 Jerome, 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

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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

In 2022, universities in Jerome, ID awarded 10 degrees. The student population of Jerome, ID in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 11 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jerome, ID are Hispanic or Latino (6 and 66.7%), followed by White (3 and 33.3%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Jerome, ID by number of degrees awarded are Academy di Firenze (10 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Jerome, ID are General Cosmetology (4 and 40%), Barbering (3 and 30%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (2 and 20%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 12 students enrolled in Jerome, ID, 8.33% men and 91.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 7 records, of which 85.7% were women and 14.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
4 degrees awarded
Barbering
3 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Jerome, ID was General Cosmetology with 4 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Jerome, ID according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Academy di Firenze

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

10 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Academy di Firenze with 10 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jerome, ID, which is 0.111 times less than the 9 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 6 degrees mean that there were 2 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 3 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2022, 0.722% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.698% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (392k), Some college (372k), and Bachelors Degree (254k).

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 Jerome, ID was $214,900 in 2023, which is 0.708 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $192,000 to $214,900, a 11.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Jerome, ID is 72.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

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

Median household income in Jerome, ID is $65,343. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Jerome, ID was Census Tract 9704 with a value of $72,808, followed by Census Tract 9703 and Census Tract 9702, with respective values of $59,000 and $57,872.

Housing

Property

$214,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,823

$3,015

Median Property Taxes

±$416

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

Rent vs Own

72.2%

Homeownership

2023

59.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 72.2% of the housing units in Jerome, ID were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jerome, 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
Census Tract 9703
Census Tract 9702

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jerome, ID was Census Tract 9704 with a value of $72,808, followed by Census Tract 9703 and Census Tract 9702, with respective values of $59,000 and $57,872.

The following map shows all of the places in Jerome, 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.

$65,343

Median Household Income

± $8,221

4.18k

Number of Households

± 463

In 2023, the median household income of the 4.18k households in Jerome, ID grew to $65,343 from the previous year's value of $59,656.

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

0.473

2022 Wage GINI in Idaho

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Idaho

In 2022, the income inequality in Idaho was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.111% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2023

Drove Alone (83%)
Carpooled (11.4%)
Worked At Home (4.14%)

In 2023, 83% of workers in Jerome, ID drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.4%) and those who worked at home (4.14%).

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 Jerome, ID have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.89% of the workforce in Jerome, ID have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jerome, ID (1.91k out of 12.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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

83% of the population of Jerome, ID has health coverage, with 41.2% on employee plans, 24.5% on Medicaid, 6.78% on Medicare, 10% on non-group plans, and 0.47% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jerome County, ID see 2731 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.701% increase from the previous year (2712 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3523 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3523 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,731 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jerome County, ID

Primary care physicians in Jerome County, ID see an average of 2,731 patients per year. This represents a 0.701% increase from the previous year (2,712 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 34.7% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 34.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 8.72% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

17%

Uninsured

41.2%

Employer Coverage

24.5%

Medicaid

6.78%

Medicare

10%

Non-Group

0.47%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jerome, ID grew by 16.8% from 14.6% to 17%.

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

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