Payette County, Idaho Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 14th-largest in Idaho

The population of Payette County, Idaho is 26,190 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 14th-largest county in Idaho. The median household income is $65,723, the median home value is $310,700, and the median age is 38.8.

The population of Payette County has grown 22.2% since 2010 (22,640 → 27,662), a +1.44% annualized rate.

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

26,190

Population

+1.44%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$65,723

Median Income

$310,700

Median Home Value

Payette County covers 407 sq mi of land at 64.4 people per square mile.

About Payette County, ID

Payette County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 59.9% of the population. With 26,190 residents, Payette County is a county in Idaho. It ranks #14 among counties in Idaho by population.

The typical household here earns about $65,723, below the US median of $78,538. About 7.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $310,700, with typical rent around $874.

19.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.0%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.

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

Payette County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Payette County had a population of 22,640 in 2010 and 27,662 in 2024, a 22.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 27,662 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.45%.

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

27,662

Population (2024)

22,640

Population (2010)

27,662

Peak (2024)

1.45%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	22,640	-	-	estimate
2011	22,561	-79	-0.35%	estimate
2012	22,697	+136	+0.60%	estimate
2013	22,581	-116	-0.51%	estimate
2014	22,790	+209	+0.93%	estimate
2015	22,833	+43	+0.19%	estimate
2016	22,927	+94	+0.41%	estimate
2017	23,218	+291	+1.27%	estimate
2018	23,560	+342	+1.47%	estimate
2019	24,051	+491	+2.08%	estimate
2020	25,588	+1,537	+6.39%	estimate
2021	26,385	+797	+3.11%	estimate
2022	26,934	+549	+2.08%	estimate
2023	27,284	+350	+1.30%	estimate
2024	27,662	+378	+1.39%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	82.5%
Black or African American	0.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

38.8

Median Age

50.0%

Female

50.0%

Male

19.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.4%

5–9

7.5%

10–14

7.2%

15–19

7.6%

20–24

4.4%

25–34

12.3%

35–44

11.5%

45–54

11.5%

55–59

5.2%

60–64

7.1%

65–74

11.3%

75–84

6.0%

85+

2.0%

Children (under 15): 21.1% · Seniors (65+): 19.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$65,723$-8,913 vs state
Mean household income	$81,314
Per-capita income	$30,362
Poverty rate	7.3%+0.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.9%
Employment-to-population	55.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.7%

Manufacturing

14.0%

Agriculture

9.1%

Construction

8.5%

Retail trade

8.3%

Public administration

7.8%

Finance & real estate

7.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.8%

The largest employment sector in Payette County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

1.7%

Carpool

86.2%

Public transit

5.0%

Work from home

22.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$310,700$-65,300 vs state

Median home value

$874

Median rent

74.5%

Homeownership rate

9,950

Total housing units

95.3%

Occupied

4.7%

Vacant

25.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.0%

With health insurance

94.6%

With broadband internet

59.9%

Foreign-born

10.4%

Veterans (18+)

16.3%

With a disability

89.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

86.7%

High School+

19.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Payette County, Idaho has a population of 26,190 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 14th-largest county in Idaho. Population density is 64 people per square mile.

The population of Payette County has grown 22.2% since 2010 (22,640 → 27,662), a +1.44% annualized rate.

The median household income in Payette County, Idaho is $65,723, with mean (average) household income of $81,314 and per-capita income of $30,362. 7.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Payette County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (82.5%), Hispanic or Latino (3.2%), 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 Payette County, Idaho is 38.8 years. Residents are 50.0% female and 50.0% male.

The median home value in Payette County is $310,700 and median monthly rent is $874. 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 9,950 total housing units, 4.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Payette County, Idaho is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

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