Valley County, Idaho Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Valley 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 Valley County, Idaho. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Valley County, Idaho. The estimated population of Valley County, Idaho is 11,476 people, with a median age of 50.2.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,476
+3.53%
+13.58%
2020
11,085
+3.51%
-
2019
10,709
+2.96%
-
2018
10,401
+2.94%
-
2017
10,104
 - -

Population of Valley 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
94%
94.7%
 -0.74%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
4.8%
4.4%
 +9.09%
Asian
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
0.5%
 +100.00%
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 Valley 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 50.2 -0.4% 49.9 +0.2% 50.2 -0.79%
2020 50.4 -0.4% 49.8 +0.4% 50.6 -5.07%
2019 50.6 +3.9% 49.6 +3.98% 53.3 +7.68%
2018 48.7 -2.99% 47.7 -0.42% 49.5 -4.44%
2017 50.2 - 47.9 - 51.8 -

The median age of Valley 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 9 557 -8.21% 492 -12.37% 487 379
10 to 19 537 -7.94% 484 +53.08% 474 789
20 to 29 406 +35.76% 312 +27.98% 560 393
30 to 39 400 +61.37% 242 +92.43% 697 480
40 to 49 745 -9.18% 844 -4.15% 665 786
50 to 59 609 +41.61% 816 -9.37% 887 736
60 to 69 1,167 -9.86% 1,062 +14.2% 1,039 1,220
70+ 727 +27.47% 704 +52.31% 944 940

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Valley County, Idaho is $67,528.00.

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 Valley County.

  • Under 25
    $78,315.00
  • 25 to 44
    $78,542.00
  • 45 to 64
    $77,500.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,521.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Valley 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 Valley County, Idaho is currently $82,031.00.

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.

4.12% of households in Valley 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 Valley County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.46%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.11%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.37%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.76%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.83%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.35%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.12%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Valley County is $30,630.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Valley 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 Valley 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
    13.70%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.47%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.36%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.19%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.28%

Employment

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

The total population of Valley County over the age of 16 is 9,757.

Of those people, a total of 50.60% 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 Valley County is 50.20%.

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 410 38.80% 0.60%
20 to 24 years 353 56.10% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 600 70.30% 0.20%
30 to 34 years 583 76.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,450 87.10% 1.50%
45 to 54 years 1,261 52.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 957 92.00% 1.80%
60 to 64 years 1,010 49.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 2,003 19.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,130 1.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Valley 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 9,516 50.70% 0.80%
Black or African American 9 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 8 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 66 51.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 156 46.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 524 43.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,119 51.30% 0.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Valley 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 Valley County is 4,899, with median earnings of $29,182.00.

Women in Valley County, Idaho earning approximately 60.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,899 $29,182.00
Male 2,599 $34,971.00
Female 2,300 $20,981.00

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 741 $55,287.00
Business and Financial 278 $14,848.00
Computer and Mathematical 64 $14,278.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 71 $62,743.00
Community and Social Service 36 $26,875.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 106 $19,697.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 40 $13,649.00
Healthcare Practitioners 181 $78,644.00
Healthcare Support 261 $8,109.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 306 $5,567.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 109 $16,953.00
Personal Care and Service 84 $19,115.00
Sales 622 $17,833.00
Office and Administrative Support 991 $32,998.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 73 $13,320.00
Construction and Extraction 253 $27,841.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 197 $31,832.00
Production 142 $19,466.00
Transportation and Material Moving 268 $75,183.00

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 502 $56,404.00 239 $29,961.00
Business and Financial 128 $46,637.00 150 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 62 $14,222.00 2 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 35 $2,499.00 36 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00 30 $50,156.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 16 $0.00 90 $19,091.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 37 $0.00 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 132 $78,838.00 49 $59,028.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 261 $8,109.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 147 $2,499.00 159 $6,276.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 34 $52,763.00 75 $16,641.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $0.00 69 $0.00
Sales 249 $26,250.00 373 $13,494.00
Office and Administrative Support 369 $33,616.00 622 $28,333.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 73 $13,320.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 248 $22,468.00 5 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 197 $31,832.00 0 $0.00
Production 45 $87,946.00 97 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 231 $75,608.00 37 $0.00

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 3,690 households in Valley County, with an average household size of 3.06 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 2,531 families in Valley County with an average family size of 3.45 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 2,239 105 187 1,159
Average Household Size 3.14 9.38 5.01 2.01
Total Families 2,239 105 187 0
Average Household Size 3.13 7.59 4.99 0

Poverty

Of the 2,531 families in Valley County, 2.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Valley 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 12,162 housing units in Valley County, Idaho.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,690 30.34%
Vacant 8,472 69.66%

5.33% of the total 12,162 housing units in Valley County are rental units. This is approximately 648 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,992 are occupied by the owner - or 24.60% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Valley County is $892.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Valley 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
    50
  • Less than $500
    38
  • $500 to $999
    322
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    228
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    21
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    39
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Valley County is $355,600.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    71
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    132
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    193
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    211
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    530
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,055
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    698
  • $1,000,000 or more
    102

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    354
  • 1940 to 1949
    166
  • 1950 to 1959
    404
  • 1960 to 1969
    707
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,000
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,031
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,728
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,536
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,236
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 Valley County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    142
  • 1 vehicle available
    923
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,283
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,342

Commuting to Work

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

11.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Valley 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
    851
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,119
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    817
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    732
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    211
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    66
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    90
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    1
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    19
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    76
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    12
  • 90 or more minutes
    40

Summary

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

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Places in Valley County, Idaho

We have data for 8 places in Valley County, Idaho. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.