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Population Review

Cassia County, Idaho Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 15th-largest in Idaho

The population of Cassia County, Idaho is 25,165 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 15th-largest county in Idaho. The median household income is $67,042, the median home value is $257,300, and the median age is 33.1.

The population of Cassia County has grown 12.5% since 2010 (23,080 → 25,976), a +0.85% annualized rate.

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

25,165

Population

+0.85%

Annual growth

10

People / sq mi

$67,042

Median Income

$257,300

Median Home Value

Cassia County covers 2,566 sq mi of land at 9.8 people per square mile.

About Cassia County, ID

Cassia County is a county in Idaho with a population of 25,165. It ranks #15 among counties in Idaho by population. The median age is 33.1, younger than the national median. The population is 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

The median household income in Cassia County is $67,042, below the US median of $74,580. 6.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $257,300, with monthly rent averaging $920. The homeownership rate of 70.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Cassia County reflects 20.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 17.8 minutes each way.

Cassia County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Cassia County had a population of 23,080 in 2010 and 25,976 in 2024, a 12.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 25,976 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.85%.

2024 · 26K20102024

25,976

Population (2024)

23,080

Population (2010)

25,976

Peak (2024)

0.85%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201023,080
201123,111
201223,265
201323,344
201423,503
201523,497
201623,477
201723,661
201823,769
201924,052
202024,755
202125,242
202225,625
202325,817
202425,976

Race & Ethnicity

White72.3%
Black or African American0.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

33.1

Median Age

48.6%

Female

51.4%

Male

13.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.9%
5–9
8.7%
10–14
8.9%
15–19
8.5%
20–24
6.5%
25–34
12.2%
35–44
12.7%
45–54
10.1%
55–59
5.0%
60–64
5.8%
65–74
8.1%
75–84
4.4%
85+
1.2%

Children (under 15): 25.5% · Seniors (65+): 13.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$67,042$-7,594 vs state
Mean household income$88,788
Per-capita income$30,688
Poverty rate6.8%-0.2% vs state
Unemployment rate1.7%
Employment-to-population64.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
17.6%
Manufacturing
15.1%
Agriculture
11.5%
Construction
8.5%
Education & health care
7.6%
Finance & real estate
7.5%
Retail trade
5.8%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.2%

The largest employment sector in Cassia County is professional & business services, accounting for 17.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

1.3%

Carpool

81.3%

Public transit

7.7%

Work from home

17.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$257,300$-118,700 vs state

Median home value

$920

Median rent

70.0%

Homeownership rate

8,992

Total housing units

91.6%

Occupied

8.4%

Vacant

30.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

88.5%

With health insurance

93.3%

With broadband internet

30.9%

Foreign-born

4.4%

Veterans (18+)

13.5%

With a disability

78.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

85.4%

High School+

20.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cassia County, Idaho has a population of 25,165 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 15th-largest county in Idaho. Population density is 10 people per square mile.

The population of Cassia County has grown 12.5% since 2010 (23,080 → 25,976), a +0.85% annualized rate.

The median household income in Cassia County, Idaho is $67,042, with mean (average) household income of $88,788 and per-capita income of $30,688. 6.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Cassia County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (72.3%), Hispanic or Latino (3.5%), Black or African American (0.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Cassia County, Idaho is 33.1 years. Residents are 48.6% female and 51.4% male.

The median home value in Cassia County is $257,300 and median monthly rent is $920. 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 8,992 total housing units, 8.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Cassia County, Idaho is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 17.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

Boise City is among the largest cities associated with Cassia 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.