Bonner County, Idaho Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Bonner County, Idaho, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Bonner County, Idaho. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Bonner County, Idaho. The estimated population of Bonner County, Idaho is 46,481 people, with a median age of 48.2.

We can look at the total population in Bonner County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
46,481
+4.01%
+11.05%
2020
44,688
+2.47%
-
2019
43,611
+2.11%
-
2018
42,711
+2.05%
-
2017
41,855
 - -

Population of Bonner County, Idaho by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
91.3%
93.6%
 -2.46%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Native
0.7%
0.6%
 +16.67%
Hispanic
3.6%
2.9%
 +24.14%
Asian
0.7%
0.7%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Two Or More Races
3.1%
2%
 +55.00%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Bonner County, Idaho by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48.2 +0.63% 48.1 +2.12% 48.4 -0.41%
2020 47.9 0% 47.1 -1.46% 48.6 +1.46%
2019 47.9 +0.21% 47.8 +0.84% 47.9 -0.62%
2018 47.8 +0.21% 47.4 +0.21% 48.2 +0.21%
2017 47.7 - 47.3 - 48.1 -

The median age of Bonner County, Idaho gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,136 +22.99% 2,137 +15.44% 2,668 2,476
10 to 19 2,645 -7.3% 2,338 +2.73% 2,448 2,390
20 to 29 1,803 +11.24% 1,707 +4.58% 2,014 1,786
30 to 39 2,126 +13.55% 2,050 +26.91% 2,426 2,649
40 to 49 2,397 +9.19% 2,573 -0.26% 2,622 2,539
50 to 59 3,222 -3.57% 3,404 -7.49% 3,107 3,156
60 to 69 3,986 +9.89% 3,721 +21.31% 4,382 4,569
70+ 2,665 +32.32% 2,945 +21.71% 3,633 3,616

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Bonner County, Idaho is $55,206.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Bonner County.

  • Under 25
    $33,940.00
  • 25 to 44
    $63,392.00
  • 45 to 64
    $62,849.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,470.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Bonner County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Bonner County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Bonner County, Idaho is currently $75,442.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.20% of households in Bonner County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Bonner County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.65%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.40%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.34%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.81%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.78%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.82%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.20%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Bonner County is $31,671.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Bonner County by the total population of Bonner County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Bonner County, Idaho, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Bonner County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.69%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.70%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.54%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    43.37%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.70%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Bonner County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Bonner County over the age of 16 is 38,454.

Of those people, a total of 51.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Bonner County is 50.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,955 33.20% 27.70%
20 to 24 years 1,789 83.20% 3.80%
25 to 29 years 2,011 80.50% 1.70%
30 to 34 years 2,435 75.40% 0.70%
35 to 44 years 5,174 78.20% 2.70%
45 to 54 years 5,600 75.90% 4.20%
55 to 59 years 3,290 72.10% 5.90%
60 to 64 years 4,609 48.60% 0.70%
65 to 74 years 7,599 15.90% 1.60%
75 years and over 3,992 6.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Bonner County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 35,862 51.80% 3.30%
Black or African American 111 78.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 297 29.60% 0.00%
Asian 278 47.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 52 9.60% 0.00%
Other 346 35.50% 2.40%
Two or more races 1,508 63.10% 12.40%
Hispanic or Latino 1,159 58.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 35,461 51.70% 3.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Bonner County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Bonner County is 19,222, with median earnings of $32,378.00.

Women in Bonner County, Idaho earning approximately 64.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 19,222 $32,378.00
Male 10,356 $39,489.00
Female 8,866 $25,259.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,887 $64,367.00
Business and Financial 565 $34,712.00
Computer and Mathematical 292 $65,735.00
Architecture and Engineering 188 $72,115.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 244 $63,409.00
Community and Social Service 264 $36,000.00
Legal 268 $105,877.00
Educational and Library 774 $37,672.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 531 $31,536.00
Healthcare Practitioners 907 $62,854.00
Healthcare Support 474 $20,774.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 338 $51,780.00
Law Enforcement 227 $56,607.00
Food Preparation and Serving 864 $12,263.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 844 $15,294.00
Personal Care and Service 495 $12,380.00
Sales 2,119 $34,640.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,071 $30,236.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 115 $27,361.00
Construction and Extraction 1,817 $36,793.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 727 $39,375.00
Production 1,553 $26,814.00
Transportation and Material Moving 803 $31,518.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,246 $68,304.00 641 $62,962.00
Business and Financial 175 $54,866.00 390 $14,779.00
Computer and Mathematical 170 $70,926.00 122 $44,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 183 $72,356.00 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 109 $155,168.00 135 $50,170.00
Community and Social Service 133 $38,125.00 131 $35,373.00
Legal 105 $235,348.00 163 $105,179.00
Educational and Library 175 $42,319.00 599 $24,877.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 94 $43,897.00 437 $20,536.00
Healthcare Practitioners 190 $88,413.00 717 $54,792.00
Healthcare Support 111 $2,499.00 363 $23,047.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 277 $55,359.00 61 $0.00
Law Enforcement 184 $82,705.00 43 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 220 $18,158.00 644 $11,173.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 380 $16,731.00 464 $11,821.00
Personal Care and Service 90 $17,500.00 405 $12,380.00
Sales 1,055 $45,460.00 1,064 $25,063.00
Office and Administrative Support 484 $33,721.00 1,587 $28,449.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 115 $27,361.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,807 $36,957.00 10 $3,500.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 727 $39,375.00 0 $0.00
Production 1,110 $28,851.00 443 $25,302.00
Transportation and Material Moving 618 $44,300.00 185 $4,494.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 18,823 households in Bonner County, with an average household size of 2.45 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 12,884 families in Bonner County with an average family size of 2.92 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 10,914 713 1,257 5,939
Average Household Size 2.92 3.3 3.39 1.28
Total Families 10,914 713 1,257 0
Average Household Size 2.89 3 3.06 0

Poverty

Of the 12,884 families in Bonner County, 8.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Bonner County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 26,116 housing units in Bonner County, Idaho.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 18,823 72.07%
Vacant 7,293 27.93%

14.35% of the total 26,116 housing units in Bonner County are rental units. This is approximately 3,747 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 14,666 are occupied by the owner - or 56.16% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Bonner County is $947.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Bonner County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    410
  • Less than $500
    480
  • $500 to $999
    1,678
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,058
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    341
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    177
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    5
  • $3,000 or more
    8

Property Value

The median value of a property in Bonner County is $308,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Bonner County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    659
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    796
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    742
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,917
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,966
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    4,705
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,433
  • $1,000,000 or more
    448

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Bonner County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Bonner County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,425
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,022
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,536
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,378
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,986
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,232
  • 1990 to 1999
    4,734
  • 2000 to 2009
    5,468
  • 2010 to 2013
    2,209
  • 2014 or later
    126

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Bonner County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    660
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,540
  • 2 vehicles available
    7,406
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    6,217

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Bonner County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Bonner County that commute to work in a particular way.

24.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Bonner County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    1,031
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,812
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,005
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,121
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,412
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    624
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,341
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    407
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    454
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,554
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    933
  • 90 or more minutes
    483

Summary

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Places in Bonner County, Idaho

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