Nez Perce County, ID

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    2024 Population
    42,697
    US Senator
    Mike Crapo
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Jim Risch
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.2
    0.733% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.2%
    6.56% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $72,599
    1.59% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $334,700
    14.9% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    19,864
    0.406% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Nez Perce 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.

    99.5% of the residents in Nez Perce County, ID are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Nez Perce County, ID are Lewis-Clark State College (903 degrees awarded in 2024) and Headmasters School of Hair Design (32 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Nez Perce County, ID was $334,700, and the homeownership rate was 70.4%.

    Most people in Nez Perce County, ID drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Nez Perce County, ID was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Nez Perce County, ID is home to a population of 42.7k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.66% of Nez Perce County, ID residents were born outside of the country (707 people).

    In 2024, there were 20.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.5k people) in Nez Perce County, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.79k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 1.52k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.5% of Nez Perce County, ID residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Nez Perce County, ID was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Nez Perce County, ID
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      36.5k ± 193
    2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      1.79k ± 147
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      1.52k ± 152
    4.41%
    Hispanic Population
    1.89k people

    In 2024, there were 20.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.5k people) in Nez Perce County, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.79k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 1.52k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.41% of the people in Nez Perce County, ID are hispanic (1.89k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Idaho.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      54,768 ± 5,664 people
    2. Canada
      6,434 ± 1,966 people
    3. Philippines
      2,796 ± 1,297 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Idaho was Mexico, the natal country of 54,768 Idaho residents, followed by Canada with 6,434 and Philippines with 2,796.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.66%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    707 people
    2.28%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    967 people

    As of 2024, 1.66% of Nez Perce County, ID residents (707 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Nez Perce County, ID was 2.28%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      930 ± 182
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      637 ± 187
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      376 ± 146

    Nez Perce County, ID has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.46 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    92.3% of the population of Nez Perce County, ID has health coverage, with 48.7% on employee plans, 13.2% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 2.12% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Nez Perce County, ID see 1,516 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,516 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1229 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 321 patients per year.

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

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,516 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nez Perce County, ID

    Primary care physicians in Nez Perce County, ID see an average of 1,516 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,516 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.3% over 64 years.

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

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

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    Uninsured People

    7.73%
    Uninsured
    48.7%
    Employer Coverage
    13.2%
    Medicaid
    15%
    Medicare
    13.2%
    Non-Group
    2.12%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Nez Perce County, ID declined by 11.8% from 8.76% to 7.73%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.24 in Nez Perce County, ID.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 35.5% in Nez Perce County, ID.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 9.33% in Nez Perce County, ID.

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    Economy

    The economy of Nez Perce County, ID employs 19.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Nez Perce County, ID were Manufacturing (3,431 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,717 people), and Retail Trade (2,595 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($97,563), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($71,012), and Wholesale Trade ($62,895).

    Employment

    Occupations

    19.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,066
    −0.406%
    1 Year decline
    ± 7.53%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Nez Perce County, ID declined at a rate of −0.406%, from 19.9k employees to 19.9k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Nez Perce County, ID, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,396 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,324 people), and Management Occupations (2,135 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Nez Perce County, ID.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    19.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,066
    −0.406%
    1 Year decline
    ± 7.53%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Nez Perce County, ID declined at a rate of −0.406%, from 19.9k employees to 19.9k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Nez Perce County, ID, are Manufacturing (3,431 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,717 people), and Retail Trade (2,595 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Nez Perce County, ID, though some of these residents may live in Nez Perce 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

    $58,252
    Median earning men ± $3,122
    $37,280
    Median earning women ± $2,644

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($89,861), Manufacturing ($69,497), and Public Administration ($66,324).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,250), Construction ($55,446), and Manufacturing ($46,088).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 88
      Construction
    2. 70
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 59
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $261k
      Manufacturing
    2. $158k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $91.7k
      Retail Trade

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    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (66.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (30.4%)
      Democratic Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Nez Perce County, ID awarded 935 degrees. The student population of Nez Perce County, ID in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,391 male students and 2,502 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Nez Perce County, ID are White (723 and 78.8%), Hispanic or Latino (82 and 8.94%), Two or More Races (44 and 4.8%), and Unknown (21 and 2.29%).

    The largest universities in Nez Perce County, ID by number of degrees awarded are Lewis-Clark State College (903 and 96.6%) and Headmasters School of Hair Design (32 and 3.42%).

    The most popular majors in Nez Perce County, ID are Liberal Arts & Sciences (199 and 21.3%), Registered Nursing (185 and 19.8%), and General Business Administration & Management (51 and 5.45%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $7,610 for in-state students and $22,028 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Nez Perce County, ID, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 3,893 (35.7% men and 64.3% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 3,893 students enrolled in Nez Perce County, ID, 35.7% men and 64.3% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,783 records, of which 65.6% were women and 34.4% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      185 degrees awarded
    2. Social Work
      43 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      39 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Nez Perce County, ID was Registered Nursing with 185 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Lewis-Clark State College
      903 degrees awarded
    2. Headmasters School of Hair Design
      32 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lewis-Clark State College with 903 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 271 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Nez Perce County, ID, which is 0.408 times less than the 664 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 723 degrees mean that there were 8.82 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 82 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($7,610) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,570) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Nez Perce County, ID was $334,700 in 2024, which is 1.01 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $291,300 to $334,700, a 14.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Nez Perce County, ID is 70.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Nez Perce County, ID have an average commute time of 16.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Nez Perce County, ID is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 17.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Nez Perce County, ID. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 5.39%.

    Housing

    Property

    $334,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,110
    $12,164
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$793

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

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    Rent vs Own

    70.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 70.4% of the housing units in Nez Perce County, ID were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.2%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $72,599
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,036
    17.3k
    Number of Households
    ± 962

    In 2024, the median household income of the 17.3k households in Nez Perce County, ID grew to $72,599 from the previous year's value of $71,466.

    The following chart displays the households in Nez Perce 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Nez Perce County, ID is from Idaho.
    0.467
    2024 Wage GINI in Idaho
    0.468
    2023 Wage GINI in Idaho

    In 2024, the income inequality in Idaho was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.325% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Idaho was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Idaho in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (80.1%)
    2. Worked At Home (9.26%)
    3. Carpooled (7.04%)

    In 2024, 80.1% of workers in Nez Perce County, ID drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.26%) and those who carpooled to work (7.04%).

    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

    16.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Nez Perce County, ID have a shorter commute time (16.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.51% of the workforce in Nez Perce County, ID have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 17.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Nez Perce County, ID. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 5.39%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    12.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Nez Perce County, ID (5.06k out of 41.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Nez Perce County, ID is White, followed by Native American 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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 13% of the children was living in poverty in Nez Perce County, ID. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6.3%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 145 in Nez Perce County, ID. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 4.93% per 100,000 population.

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