Skip to main content
Population Review

Clark County, Idaho Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 44th-largest in Idaho

The population of Clark County, Idaho is 776 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 44th-largest county in Idaho. The median household income is $52,083, the median home value is $203,000, and the median age is 33.4.

The population of Clark County has declined 19.1% since 2010 (981 → 794), a -1.50% annualized rate.

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

776

Population

-1.50%

Annual growth

0

People / sq mi

$52,083

Median Income

$203,000

Median Home Value

Clark County covers 1,763 sq mi of land at 0.4 people per square mile.

About Clark County, ID

Clark County is a county in Idaho with a population of 776. It ranks #44 among counties in Idaho by population. The median age is 33.4, younger than the national median. The population is 53.2% male and 46.8% female.

The median household income in Clark County is $52,083, below the US median of $74,580. 9.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $203,000, with monthly rent averaging $771. The homeownership rate of 63.9% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Clark County reflects 17.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.7 minutes each way.

Clark County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Clark County had a population of 981 in 2010 and 794 in 2024, a -19.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 981 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.47%.

2010 · 98120102024

794

Population (2024)

981

Population (2010)

981

Peak (2010)

-1.47%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010981
2011955
2012885
2013879
2014889
2015885
2016867
2017878
2018845
2019838
2020793
2021794
2022812
2023801
2024794

Race & Ethnicity

White67.1%
Black or African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

33.4

Median Age

46.8%

Female

53.2%

Male

13.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.9%
5–9
10.4%
10–14
5.3%
15–19
5.7%
20–24
8.6%
25–34
12.9%
35–44
11.0%
45–54
16.9%
55–59
4.1%
60–64
3.1%
65–74
8.2%
75–84
4.0%
85+
0.9%

Children (under 15): 24.6% · Seniors (65+): 13.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$52,083$-22,553 vs state
Mean household income$58,492
Per-capita income$22,917
Poverty rate9.1%+2.1% vs state
Unemployment rate1.2%
Employment-to-population62.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Agriculture
27.3%
Professional & business services
21.3%
Manufacturing
13.8%
Public administration
9.9%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Construction
3.9%
Education & health care
3.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%

The largest employment sector in Clark County is agriculture, accounting for 27.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

2.5%

Carpool

55.3%

Public transit

9.6%

Work from home

26.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$203,000$-173,000 vs state

Median home value

$771

Median rent

63.9%

Homeownership rate

442

Total housing units

57.0%

Occupied

43.0%

Vacant

36.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

82.6%

With health insurance

89.7%

With broadband internet

24.0%

Foreign-born

1.8%

Veterans (18+)

15.2%

With a disability

71.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

75.7%

High School+

17.3%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Idaho

Other counties in Idaho

Part of Idaho

Metro areas in Idaho

County rankings

Frequently Asked Questions

Clark County, Idaho has a population of 776 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 44th-largest county in Idaho. Population density is 0 people per square mile.

The population of Clark County has declined 19.1% since 2010 (981 → 794), a -1.50% annualized rate.

The median household income in Clark County, Idaho is $52,083, with mean (average) household income of $58,492 and per-capita income of $22,917. 9.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Clark County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (67.1%), Hispanic or Latino (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Clark County, Idaho is 33.4 years. Residents are 46.8% female and 53.2% male.

The median home value in Clark County is $203,000 and median monthly rent is $771. 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 442 total housing units, 43.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Clark County, Idaho is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 27.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.

Boise City is among the largest cities associated with Clark 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.