Shoshone County, Idaho Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Shoshone 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 Shoshone County, Idaho. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Shoshone County, Idaho. The estimated population of Shoshone County, Idaho is 13,124 people, with a median age of 46.3.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,124
+3.34%
+5.08%
2020
12,700
+0.72%
-
2019
12,609
+0.66%
-
2018
12,526
+0.29%
-
2017
12,490
 - -

Population of Shoshone 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
90.3%
91.8%
 -1.63%
Black/African American
0.8%
0.3%
 +166.67%
Native
1.5%
2.2%
 -31.82%
Hispanic
3.8%
3.4%
 +11.76%
Asian
0%
0.5%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.2%
1.8%
 +77.78%
Other
0%
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 Shoshone 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 46.3 -1.07% 45.6 +0.22% 47 -1.47%
2020 46.8 -1.06% 45.5 +0.44% 47.7 -3.05%
2019 47.3 -0.21% 45.3 -1.31% 49.2 +0.2%
2018 47.4 +0.42% 45.9 +0.44% 49.1 +2.51%
2017 47.2 - 45.7 - 47.9 -

The median age of Shoshone 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 9 736 +13.07% 689 +2.74% 821 706
10 to 19 663 -4.21% 656 +29.09% 628 857
20 to 29 687 -6.2% 615 -1.03% 645 608
30 to 39 640 +18.1% 528 +16.61% 762 616
40 to 49 724 +6.59% 781 -6.14% 770 734
50 to 59 981 -10.15% 1,045 -10.39% 881 938
60 to 69 955 +13.91% 931 +6.54% 1,092 989
70+ 859 +12.38% 1,000 +10.49% 970 1,107

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Shoshone County, Idaho is $43,188.00.

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 Shoshone County.

  • Under 25
    $31,548.00
  • 25 to 44
    $52,098.00
  • 45 to 64
    $52,542.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,689.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Shoshone 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 Shoshone County, Idaho is currently $57,416.00.

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.

2.15% of households in Shoshone 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 Shoshone County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.23%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.11%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.11%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.44%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.62%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.33%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.15%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Shoshone County is $25,411.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Shoshone 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 Shoshone 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
    5.49%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.76%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.56%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.97%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.23%

Employment

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

The total population of Shoshone County over the age of 16 is 10,677.

Of those people, a total of 54.30% 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 Shoshone County is 50.80%.

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 565 64.40% 12.90%
20 to 24 years 566 85.70% 16.70%
25 to 29 years 687 77.30% 19.00%
30 to 34 years 734 81.70% 3.00%
35 to 44 years 1,402 79.60% 2.50%
45 to 54 years 1,589 71.20% 5.50%
55 to 59 years 976 57.00% 4.30%
60 to 64 years 1,179 36.40% 0.20%
65 to 74 years 1,847 25.70% 0.40%
75 years and over 1,132 9.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Shoshone 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 9,891 53.70% 5.80%
Black or African American 76 69.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 155 74.80% 6.90%
Asian 6 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 37 45.90% 100.00%
Other 23 78.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 489 56.00% 10.60%
Hispanic or Latino 352 44.90% 17.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,709 54.00% 5.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Shoshone 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 Shoshone County is 5,429, with median earnings of $30,096.00.

Women in Shoshone County, Idaho earning approximately 51.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,429 $30,096.00
Male 2,895 $40,547.00
Female 2,534 $20,714.00

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 428 $55,000.00
Business and Financial 181 $45,121.00
Computer and Mathematical 38 $50,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 36 $68,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 46 $43,864.00
Community and Social Service 88 $25,357.00
Legal 84 $112,798.00
Educational and Library 147 $43,885.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 120 $28,646.00
Healthcare Practitioners 242 $24,231.00
Healthcare Support 221 $20,398.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 139 $31,289.00
Law Enforcement 12 $55,625.00
Food Preparation and Serving 422 $12,729.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 267 $16,482.00
Personal Care and Service 121 $15,536.00
Sales 642 $20,556.00
Office and Administrative Support 501 $31,982.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 46 $29,722.00
Construction and Extraction 565 $46,083.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 318 $47,679.00
Production 217 $27,266.00
Transportation and Material Moving 382 $31,285.00

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 236 $85,714.00 192 $50,000.00
Business and Financial 62 $59,333.00 119 $12,443.00
Computer and Mathematical 29 $51,625.00 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 29 $68,542.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 34 $53,333.00 12 $0.00
Community and Social Service 31 $24,896.00 57 $25,446.00
Legal 25 $26,838.00 59 $113,482.00
Educational and Library 50 $55,313.00 97 $42,083.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 72 $28,250.00 48 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 28 $90,417.00 214 $22,222.00
Healthcare Support 13 $0.00 208 $21,136.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 99 $30,313.00 40 $31,429.00
Law Enforcement 12 $55,625.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 148 $11,454.00 274 $13,883.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 118 $23,021.00 149 $16,304.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $52,750.00 112 $13,750.00
Sales 193 $43,950.00 449 $16,858.00
Office and Administrative Support 199 $37,557.00 302 $24,728.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 39 $44,583.00 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 551 $46,317.00 14 $33,409.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 315 $47,857.00 3 $0.00
Production 136 $42,105.00 81 $11,921.00
Transportation and Material Moving 327 $31,997.00 55 $25,060.00

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 5,431 households in Shoshone County, with an average household size of 2.37 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 3,136 families in Shoshone County with an average family size of 3.11 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 2,452 260 424 2,295
Average Household Size 2.93 3.98 4.19 1.26
Total Families 2,452 260 424 0
Average Household Size 2.91 3.61 4 0

Poverty

Of the 3,136 families in Shoshone County, 9.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Shoshone 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 7,003 housing units in Shoshone County, Idaho.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,431 77.55%
Vacant 1,572 22.45%

19.45% of the total 7,003 housing units in Shoshone County are rental units. This is approximately 1,362 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,959 are occupied by the owner - or 56.53% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Shoshone County is $726.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Shoshone 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
    110
  • Less than $500
    296
  • $500 to $999
    881
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    165
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    15
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    5

Property Value

The median value of a property in Shoshone County is $141,800.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    387
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    846
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    897
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    542
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    795
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    381
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    75
  • $1,000,000 or more
    36

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,038
  • 1940 to 1949
    832
  • 1950 to 1959
    891
  • 1960 to 1969
    806
  • 1970 to 1979
    988
  • 1980 to 1989
    413
  • 1990 to 1999
    552
  • 2000 to 2009
    319
  • 2010 to 2013
    163
  • 2014 or later
    1

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 Shoshone County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    279
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,513
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,132
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,507

Commuting to Work

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

20.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Shoshone 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
    736
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    822
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,081
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    588
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    406
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    82
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    306
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    42
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    149
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    374
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    351
  • 90 or more minutes
    106

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Shoshone County, Idaho in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Shoshone County, Idaho

We have data for 12 places in Shoshone County, Idaho. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.