Benewah County, ID Demographics
What is the population of Benewah County?
There are 10,411 residents in Benewah County, with a median age of 47. Of this, 51.33% are males and 48.67% are females. US-born citizens make up 98.02% of the resident pool in Benewah County, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.83%. Additionally, 0.14% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 9,452 people in Benewah County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 10,411 | 1.9% |
| Male Population | 5,344 | 1.9% |
| Female Population | 5,067 | 1.9% |
Male Population 51.33%
Female Population 48.67%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 47 | -2.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 10,205 | 2.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 191 | -3.5% |
| Not Citizen | 15 | -51.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 98.02%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1.83%
Not Citizen 0.14%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 271 | -1.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 265 | -18.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 335 | 15.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 9,452 | 2.6% |
Moved from Same County 2.63%
Moved from Same State 2.57%
Moved from Different State 3.25%
Same House as Last Year 91.56%
What are the employment statistics in Benewah County?
White-collar workers make up 62.71% of the working population in Benewah County, while blue-collar employees account for 37.29%. There are also 1,056 entrepreneurs in Benewah County (12.23% of the workforce); 5,182 workers employed in private companies (60.02%); and 1,542 people working in governmental institutions (17.86%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 5,414 | 107.6% |
| Blue Collar | 3,220 | 124.5% |
White Collar 62.71%
Blue Collar 37.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,056 | 88.9% |
| Private Companies | 5,182 | 117.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,542 | 112.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 854 | 126.5% |
Self Employees 12.23%
Private Companies 60.02%
Governmental Workers 17.86%
Not for Profit Companies 9.89%
How many households are there in Benewah County?
There are a total of 4,199 households in Benewah County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 68.47% of these Benewah County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 31.53%. Additionally, 29.44% of households have children and 70.56% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 4,199 | 4.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -25.1% |
| Family Households | 2,875 | 7.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,324 | -2.4% |
Family Households 68.47%
Non-Family Households 31.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,236 | 9.9% |
| Households without Children | 2,963 | 1.8% |
Households with Children 29.44%
Households without Children 70.56%
What are the median and average incomes in Benewah County?
The average annual household income in Benewah County is $69,442, while the median household income sits at $55,917 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $76,728, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $58,214. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $69,573 and $46,021, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $69,442 | 4.4% |
| Median Household Income | $55,917 | 4.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,466 | 5.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 8,727 | 2.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Benewah County?
There are 5,027 housing units in Benewah County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1978. Of the 4,199 occupied housing units in Benewah County, 76.52% are owner-occupied, while 23.48% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 54.59% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $373,950. In general, housing costs reach $622 per month in Benewah County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 5,027 | 1.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1978 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 712 | 14.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 148 | -28.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 237 | -10.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 447 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,248 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 785 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 677 | -5.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 454 | -11.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 300 | 15.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 19 | 375.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,199 | 4.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 3,213 | 6.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 986 | -4.3% |
Owner Occupied 76.52%
Renter Occupied 23.48%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,754 | 12.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,459 | 1.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $373,950 | 28.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $241,400 | 10.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $622 | -5.9% |
With Mortgage 54.59%
Without Mortgage 45.41%
What is the level of education in Benewah County?
Approximately 46.7% of the population in Benewah County holds a high school degree (that's 3,792 residents), while 22.36% have attained a college certificate (1,816 locals) and 12.03% have a bachelor's degree (977 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 235 | 11.9% |
| Some High School | 3,792 | 0.2% |
| Some College | 1,816 | -24.2% |
| Associate Degree | 790 | 5.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 977 | 4.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 510 | 19.4% |
No High School 2.89%
Some High School 46.7%
Some College 22.36%
Associate Degree 9.73%
Bachelor's Degree 12.03%
Graduate Degree 6.28%
What is the marital status of Benewah County residents?
A total of 2,003 people in Benewah County have never been married (which represents 23.26% of the total population), while 4,869 of them are wedded (56.54%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 81 (0.94%) and 1,011 (11.74%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,003 | -1.2% |
| Married | 4,869 | 7.1% |
| Separated | 81 | 17.4% |
| Widowed | 647 | 8.7% |
| Divorced | 1,011 | -15.0% |
Never Married 23.26%
Married 56.54%
Separated 0.94%
Widowed 7.51%
Divorced 11.74%
What are the most common means of transportation in Benewah County?
The top three means of transportation people in Benewah County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 3,746 residents commute by car, 93 prefer going to work by walking and 61 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 3,746 | 8.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 61 | 29.8% |
| Bicycle | 4 | 100.0% |
| Walk | 93 | -21.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Benewah County by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.