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Population Review

Bonneville County, Idaho Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 4th-largest in Idaho

The population of Bonneville County, Idaho is 127,056 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest county in Idaho. The median household income is $76,646, the median home value is $327,000, and the median age is 33.3.

The population of Bonneville County has grown 27.7% since 2010 (104,682 → 133,644), a +1.76% annualized rate.

Bonneville County within Idaho · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

127,056

Population

+1.76%

Annual growth

68

People / sq mi

$76,646

Median Income

$327,000

Median Home Value

Bonneville County covers 1,866 sq mi of land at 68.1 people per square mile.

About Bonneville County, ID

Bonneville County is a county in Idaho with a population of 127,056. It ranks #4 among counties in Idaho by population. The median age is 33.3, younger than the national median. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

The median household income in Bonneville County is $76,646, near the US median of $74,580. 6.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $327,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,054. The homeownership rate of 71.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Bonneville County reflects 32.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.0 minutes each way.

Bonneville County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Bonneville County had a population of 104,682 in 2010 and 133,644 in 2024, a 27.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 133,644 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.76%.

2024 · 134K20102024

133,644

Population (2024)

104,682

Population (2010)

133,644

Peak (2024)

1.76%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010104,682
2011105,833
2012106,788
2013107,407
2014108,285
2015109,916
2016112,162
2017114,608
2018116,661
2019119,286
2020124,736
2021128,072
2022129,690
2023131,475
2024133,644

Race & Ethnicity

White85.4%
Black or African American0.5%
Asian0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

33.3

Median Age

49.9%

Female

50.1%

Male

13.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.6%
5–9
8.4%
10–14
9.0%
15–19
7.6%
20–24
6.0%
25–34
13.7%
35–44
13.6%
45–54
10.2%
55–59
5.0%
60–64
5.2%
65–74
8.2%
75–84
4.1%
85+
1.3%

Children (under 15): 25.0% · Seniors (65+): 13.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$76,646+$2,010 vs state
Mean household income$99,403
Per-capita income$34,508
Poverty rate6.4%-0.6% vs state
Unemployment rate2.5%
Employment-to-population62.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
23.5%
Finance & real estate
13.9%
Education & health care
10.0%
Construction
8.8%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Retail trade
4.5%
Information
4.2%
Public administration
4.1%

The largest employment sector in Bonneville County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.5% of workers.

How residents commute

2.2%

Drive alone

1.4%

Carpool

74.7%

Public transit

9.2%

Work from home

21.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$327,000$-49,000 vs state

Median home value

$1,054

Median rent

71.6%

Homeownership rate

46,425

Total housing units

93.4%

Occupied

6.6%

Vacant

28.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.0%

With health insurance

96.3%

With broadband internet

39.6%

Foreign-born

8.1%

Veterans (18+)

13.7%

With a disability

90.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.1%

High School+

32.2%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bonneville County, Idaho has a population of 127,056 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest county in Idaho. Population density is 68 people per square mile.

The population of Bonneville County has grown 27.7% since 2010 (104,682 → 133,644), a +1.76% annualized rate.

The median household income in Bonneville County, Idaho is $76,646, with mean (average) household income of $99,403 and per-capita income of $34,508. 6.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Bonneville County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (85.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%), Black or African American (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Bonneville County, Idaho is 33.3 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.

The median home value in Bonneville County is $327,000 and median monthly rent is $1,054. 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 46,425 total housing units, 6.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Bonneville County, Idaho is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

Boise City is among the largest cities associated with Bonneville County, Idaho, with a population of 235,701.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.