Idaho County

Idaho County, Idaho

320 W Main St Rm 5
Grangeville, ID 83530
Phone: (208) 983-2751
Fax: (208) 983-1458
www.idahocounty.org

At the southern base of the ID panhandle, east and south of Lewiston; original county; organized Feb 4, 1864 (prior to statehood). Originally established in 1861 as the third county of WA Territory, now in ID. Name Origin: For the steamer Idaho, launched Jun 9, 1860 on the Columbia River to serve miners in the gold rush.

Area (sq mi):: 8502.48 (land 8484.88; water 17.59) Population per square mile: 1.90
Population 2005: 15,697 State rank: 20 Population change: 2000-20005 1.20%; 1990-2000 12.50% Population 2000: 15,511 (White 93.40%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 1.60%; Asian 0.30%; Other 5.50%). Foreign born: 1.20%. Median age: 42.30
Income 2000: per capita $14,411; median household $29,515; Population below poverty level: 16.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,972-$20,365
Unemployment (2004): 7.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.90% Median travel time to work: 18.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 15.90%
Cities with population over 10,000: None
See other counties in Idaho.