U.S. County · Profile

Owyhee County

12.7KTotal Population
2Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+19.52%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Owyhee County has a population of 12,722 as of 2023. It is located in Idaho.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Owyhee County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):25.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White74.2%9,440
Hispanic or Latino25.8%3,282
Some Other Race12.4%1,578
Two or More Races9.3%1,183
American Indian/Alaska Native3.6%458
Black or African American0.4%51
Asian0.1%13
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Owyhee County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$58,440
21.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$25,106
34.5% below national average
Poverty Rate
13.1%
13.9% above national average
Median Age
38.9 years

Income & Poverty

$58,440Median Household Income
$25,106Per Capita Income
13.1%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$58,440$69,334
Families$69,387$77,744
Married-couple Families$69,387$77,713
Nonfamily Households$31,371$33,881

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Owyhee County, Idaho.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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