Benewah County, Idaho Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 30th-largest in Idaho
The population of Benewah County, Idaho is 9,913 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 30th-largest county in Idaho. The median household income is $56,553, the median home value is $255,800, and the median age is 46.0.
The population of Benewah County has grown 13.3% since 2010 (9,291 → 10,529), a +0.90% annualized rate.
9,913
Population
+0.90%
Annual growth
13
People / sq mi
$56,553
Median Income
$255,800
Median Home Value
Benewah County covers 777 sq mi of land at 12.8 people per square mile.
About Benewah County, ID
Benewah County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 61.3% of the population. Benewah County is a county in Idaho with a population of 9,913. It ranks #30 among counties in Idaho by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $56,553 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.8%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $255,800, with typical rent around $853.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 19.8% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 7.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Benewah County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Benewah County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Benewah County had a population of 9,291 in 2010 and 10,529 in 2024, a 13.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,529 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.91%.
10,529
Population (2024)
9,291
Population (2010)
10,529
Peak (2024)
0.91%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,291 |
| 2011 | 9,176 |
| 2012 | 9,129 |
| 2013 | 9,033 |
| 2014 | 9,035 |
| 2015 | 8,999 |
| 2016 | 9,033 |
| 2017 | 9,167 |
| 2018 | 9,222 |
| 2019 | 9,303 |
| 2020 | 9,579 |
| 2021 | 9,900 |
| 2022 | 10,301 |
| 2023 | 10,400 |
| 2024 | 10,529 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
46.0
Median Age
48.7%
Female
51.3%
Male
23.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.0% · Seniors (65+): 23.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $56,553$-18,083 vs state |
| Mean household income | $75,989 |
| Per-capita income | $31,054 |
| Poverty rate | 10.8%+3.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 50.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Benewah County is professional & business services, accounting for 17.6% of workers.
How residents commute
1.5%
Drive alone
2.3%
Carpool
77.2%
Public transit
7.0%
Work from home
23.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$255,800$-120,200 vs state
Median home value
$853
Median rent
75.7%
Homeownership rate
4,706
Total housing units
84.5%
Occupied
15.5%
Vacant
24.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
86.0%
With health insurance
91.0%
With broadband internet
61.3%
Foreign-born
11.4%
Veterans (18+)
21.2%
With a disability
96.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
84.4%
High School+
19.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Benewah County, Idaho has a population of 9,913 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 30th-largest county in Idaho. Population density is 13 people per square mile.
The population of Benewah County has grown 13.3% since 2010 (9,291 → 10,529), a +0.90% annualized rate.
The median household income in Benewah County, Idaho is $56,553, with mean (average) household income of $75,989 and per-capita income of $31,054. 10.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Benewah County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (85.0%), Hispanic or Latino (11.6%), Black or African American (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Benewah County, Idaho is 46.0 years. Residents are 48.7% female and 51.3% male.
The median home value in Benewah County is $255,800 and median monthly rent is $853. 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,706 total housing units, 15.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Benewah County, Idaho is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 17.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.
Boise City is among the largest cities associated with Benewah County, Idaho, with a population of 235,701.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.