Owyhee County, ID

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2020 Population

11,724

1.49% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Crapo

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Risch

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

40.4

3.86% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

13.6%

15.6% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$48,601

11% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$160,900

8.86% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

5,135

0.639% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Owyhee County, ID had a population of 11.7k people with a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $48,601. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Owyhee County, ID grew from 11,552 to 11,724, a 1.49% increase and its median household income grew from $43,798 to $48,601, a 11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Owyhee County, ID are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.8%), Other (Hispanic) (13.3%), White (Hispanic) (8.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.47%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.28%).

None of the households in Owyhee 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.

92.9% of the residents in Owyhee County, ID are U.S. citizens.

In 2020, the median property value in Owyhee County, ID was $160,900, and the homeownership rate was 71.9%. Most people in Owyhee County, ID drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Owyhee County, ID was 3 cars per household.

Owyhee County, ID borders Ada County, ID, Canyon County, ID, Elmore County, ID, Twin Falls County, ID, Elko County, NV, Humboldt County, NV, and Malheur County, OR.

United States Idaho Boise City, ID

Diversity

Owyhee County, ID is home to a population of 11.7k people, from which 92.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 9.11% of Owyhee County, ID residents were born outside of the country (1.07k people).

In 2020, there were 5.18 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.07k people) in Owyhee County, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.56k Other (Hispanic) and 1.03k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Owyhee County, ID

White (Non-Hispanic)
8.07k ± 19
Other (Hispanic)
1.56k ± 298
White (Hispanic)
1.03k ± 296

26%

Hispanic Population

3.05k people

26% of the people in Owyhee County, ID are hispanic (3.05k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

9.11%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.07k people

9.72%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.12k people

As of 2020, 9.11% of Owyhee County, ID residents (1.07k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Owyhee County, ID was 9.72%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.2

In 2020, the median age of all people in Owyhee County, ID was 40.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 47. But people in Owyhee County, ID are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Owyhee County, ID residents was 39.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
49,238 ± 5,371 people
Canada
5,691 ± 1,849 people
China
2,886 ± 1,318 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Idaho was Mexico, the natal country of 49,238 Idaho residents, followed by Canada with 5,691 and China with 2,886.

Citizenship

92.9%

2020 Citizenship

92.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 92.9% of Owyhee County, ID residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Owyhee County, ID was 92.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
316 ± 79
Gulf War (2001-)
137 ± 72
Gulf War (1990s)
104 ± 57

Owyhee County, ID has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.31 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Idaho. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Idaho, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Idaho. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Idaho across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Owyhee County, ID is $48,601. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Owyhee County, ID was Census Tract 9501.02 with a value of $60,089, followed by Census Tract 9502 and Census Tract 9501.01, with respective values of $47,969 and $39,478.

Males in Idaho have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,243. The income inequality in Idaho (measured using the Gini index) is 0.469, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Owyhee County, ID employs 5.14k people. The largest industries in Owyhee County, ID are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1,276 people), Construction (501 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (428 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($63,750), Construction ($41,767), and Public Administration ($41,220).

Wages

Median Household Income

$48,601

2020 value

± $7,189

11%

1 Year Growth

± 15.6%

Households in Owyhee County, ID have a median annual income of $48,601, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $43,798 in 2019, which represents a 11% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Owyhee County, ID compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$61,607

Average Male Salary in Idaho

± $2,488

$43,243

Average Female Salary in Idaho

± $1,885

In 2020, full-time male employees in Idaho made 1.42 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Idaho by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Idaho

Asian
$48,641 ± $11,132
White
$46,841 ± $1,558
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$38,280 ± $39,851

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Idaho workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.04 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Idaho.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Idaho by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Owyhee County, ID is from Idaho.

0.469

2020 Wage GINI in Idaho

0.466

2019 Wage GINI in Idaho

In 2020, the income inequality in Idaho was 0.469 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.667% growth from 2019 to 2020, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9501.02
Census Tract 9502
Census Tract 9501.01

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Owyhee County, ID was Census Tract 9501.02 with a value of $60,089, followed by Census Tract 9502 and Census Tract 9501.01, with respective values of $47,969 and $39,478.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Males 6 - 11

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Owyhee County, ID (1.57k out of 11.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
885 ± 183
Hispanic
838 ± 203
Other
428 ± 181

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

5.14k

2020 Value

± 428

−0.639%

1 Year decline

± 11.2%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Owyhee County, ID declined at a rate of −0.639%, from 5.17k employees to 5.14k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Owyhee County, ID, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (728 people), Management Occupations (632 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (542 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Owyhee County, ID.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Owyhee County, ID, by number of employees, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (728 people), Management Occupations (632 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (542 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Owyhee County, ID has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (22.1 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (1.84 times), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.47 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Owyhee County, ID, by median earnings, are Management Occupations ($51,184), Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($50,540), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($50,343).

Industries

Employment by Industries

5.14k

2020 Value

± 428

−0.639%

1 Year decline

± 11.2%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Owyhee County, ID declined at a rate of −0.639%, from 5.17k employees to 5.14k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Owyhee County, ID, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1,276 people), Construction (501 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (428 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Owyhee County, ID, though some of these residents may live in Owyhee County, ID and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Owyhee County, ID, by number of employees, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1,276 people), Construction (501 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (428 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Owyhee County, ID has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (20.3 times higher than expected), Construction (1.46 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.28 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Owyhee County, ID, by median earnings, are Utilities ($63,750), Construction ($41,767), and Public Administration ($41,220).

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 $11.3B, followed by Electronics ($8.1B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($7.63B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$71.5B

2020 Value in Idaho

$123B

Projected 2050 Value in Idaho

72.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Idaho trade was $71.5B. This is expected to increase 72.3% 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
$7.47B
California
$4.51B
Utah
$3.06B

In 2020, the top outbound Idaho domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $7.47B, followed by California with $4.51B and Utah and $3.06B.

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 Owyhee County, ID went to Donald J. Trump with 80.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (17.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.2%). The most partisan county was Bear Lake County, ID with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (80.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (17.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.2%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Owyhee County, ID went to Donald J. Trump with 80.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (17.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.2%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Idaho.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Owyhee County, ID

80.5% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Idaho

Bear Lake County, ID
87.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Franklin County, ID
87.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Oneida County, ID
87.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Idaho was Bear Lake County, ID with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Idaho colored by their party leaning.

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 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Owyhee County, ID was $160,900 in 2020, which is 0.7 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $147,800 to $160,900, a 8.86% increase. The homeownership rate in Owyhee County, ID is 71.9%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Owyhee County, ID have an average commute time of 27.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Owyhee County, ID is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$160,900

2020 Median

± $10,497

$147,800

2019 Median

± $12,779

In 2020, the median property value in Owyhee County, ID grew to to $160,900 from the previous year's value of $147,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Owyhee County, ID compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Owyhee County, ID the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

Household Income

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

$48,601

Median Household Income

± $7,189

4.43k

Number of Households

± 381

In 2020, the median household income of the 4.43k households in Owyhee County, ID grew to $48,601 from the previous year's value of $43,798.

The following chart displays the households in Owyhee 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.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Owyhee County, ID distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Owyhee County, ID the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

71.9%

2020 Homeownership

70.9%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 71.9% of the housing units in Owyhee County, ID were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Owyhee County, ID compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

27.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Owyhee County, ID have a longer commute time (27.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.74% of the workforce in Owyhee County, ID have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (72.4%)
Carpooled (12.3%)
Worked At Home (9.43%)

In 2020, 72.4% of workers in Owyhee County, ID drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.3%) and those who worked at home (9.43%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

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

Health

77.9% of the population of Owyhee County, ID has health coverage, with 28.6% on employee plans, 17.2% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 16.9% on non-group plans, and 2% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Idaho was $6,927 in 2014. This is a 5.07% increase from the previous year ($6,593).

Primary care physicians in Owyhee County, ID see 11693 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.559% increase from the previous year (11628 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3941 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2956 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Owyhee County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.5%). Additionally, Owyhee County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (40.2%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

11,693 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Owyhee County, ID

Primary care physicians in Owyhee County, ID see an average of 11,693 patients per year. This represents a 0.559% increase from the previous year (11,628 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$6,927

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Idaho

$3,560

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,069

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,737

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Idaho (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.07%, from $6,593 to $6,927.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

22.1%

Uninsured

28.6%

Employer Coverage

17.2%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

16.9%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Owyhee County, ID grew by 2.29% from 21.6% to 22.1%.

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