Kootenai County, Idaho Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 3rd-largest in Idaho

The population of Kootenai County, Idaho is 177,736 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 3rd-largest county in Idaho. The median household income is $77,034, the median home value is $467,400, and the median age is 40.8.

The population of Kootenai County has grown 35.6% since 2010 (138,860 → 188,323), a +2.20% annualized rate.

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

177,736

Population

+2.20%

Annual growth

144

People / sq mi

$77,034

Median Income

$467,400

Median Home Value

Kootenai County covers 1,238 sq mi of land at 143.6 people per square mile.

About Kootenai County, ID

Kootenai County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 66.1% of the population. Kootenai County is a county in Idaho with a population of 177,736. It is the #3-largest of all counties in Idaho nationally.

The typical household earns $77,034 a year, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 6.0%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $467,400, with typical rent around $1,330.

Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 28.8% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 14.0% of workers primarily work from home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.

The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Kootenai County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.

Kootenai County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Kootenai County had a population of 138,860 in 2010 and 188,323 in 2024, a 35.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 188,323 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.21%.

Kootenai County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

188,323

Population (2024)

138,860

Population (2010)

188,323

Peak (2024)

2.21%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	138,860	-	-	estimate
2011	140,986	+2,126	+1.53%	estimate
2012	142,173	+1,187	+0.84%	estimate
2013	144,019	+1,846	+1.30%	estimate
2014	146,687	+2,668	+1.85%	estimate
2015	149,566	+2,879	+1.96%	estimate
2016	153,221	+3,655	+2.44%	estimate
2017	157,594	+4,373	+2.85%	estimate
2018	161,279	+3,685	+2.34%	estimate
2019	165,656	+4,377	+2.71%	estimate
2020	172,791	+7,135	+4.31%	estimate
2021	180,089	+7,298	+4.22%	estimate
2022	183,540	+3,451	+1.92%	estimate
2023	185,237	+1,697	+0.92%	estimate
2024	188,323	+3,086	+1.67%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	88.2%
Black or African American	0.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.8

Median Age

50.1%

Female

49.9%

Male

19.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.5%

5–9

6.5%

10–14

6.5%

15–19

6.0%

20–24

5.3%

25–34

12.5%

35–44

13.0%

45–54

11.6%

55–59

6.1%

60–64

7.2%

65–74

12.0%

75–84

5.6%

85+

2.0%

Children (under 15): 18.5% · Seniors (65+): 19.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$77,034+$2,398 vs state
Mean household income	$98,298
Per-capita income	$38,797
Poverty rate	6.0%-1.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.0%
Employment-to-population	58.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.9%

Construction

10.9%

Education & health care

10.0%

Finance & real estate

9.5%

Information

7.6%

Manufacturing

7.3%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.3%

Retail trade

5.1%

The largest employment sector in Kootenai County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.4%

Drive alone

1.6%

Carpool

74.6%

Public transit

14.0%

Work from home

22.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$467,400+$91,400 vs state

Median home value

$1,330

Median rent

72.2%

Homeownership rate

78,013

Total housing units

88.6%

Occupied

11.4%

Vacant

27.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

90.4%

With health insurance

96.2%

With broadband internet

66.1%

Foreign-born

10.0%

Veterans (18+)

15.0%

With a disability

96.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.4%

High School+

28.8%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kootenai County, Idaho has a population of 177,736 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 3rd-largest county in Idaho. Population density is 144 people per square mile.

The population of Kootenai County has grown 35.6% since 2010 (138,860 → 188,323), a +2.20% annualized rate.

The median household income in Kootenai County, Idaho is $77,034, with mean (average) household income of $98,298 and per-capita income of $38,797. 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Kootenai County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (88.2%), Hispanic or Latino (2.7%), Black or African American (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Kootenai County, Idaho is 40.8 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.

The median home value in Kootenai County is $467,400 and median monthly rent is $1,330. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 78,013 total housing units, 11.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Kootenai County, Idaho is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

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