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Jerome Joint School District 261
Jerome Joint School District 261 is a unified school district in Idaho with a community population of 21,978. The median household income is $71,953 and the median age is 34.1.
21,978
Population
71
People / sq mi
$71,953
Median Income
34.1
Median Age
Jerome Joint School District 261 covers 312 sq mi of land at 70.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 43.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$71,953
Median Household Income
$28,708
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$275,900
Median Home Value
$996
Median Rent
77.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
73.7%
High School+
13.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jerome Joint School District 261 serves a community with a population of 21,978 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Idaho.
The median household income in Jerome Joint School District 261 is $71,953, with a per capita income of $28,708. The poverty rate is 11.3%.
Jerome Joint School District 261 is 64.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 43.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Jerome Joint School District 261, 73.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Jerome Joint School District 261 is $275,900, with a median rent of $996. The homeownership rate is 77.1%.
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Data for Jerome Joint School District 261 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1601590).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.