Jerome, ID

Census Place

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2021 Population

12,182

3.03% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Crapo

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Risch

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

31.1

3.32% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

18.2%

21.2% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$54,535

15.1% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$168,200

14.6% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Jerome, ID had a population of 12.2k people with a median age of 31.1 and a median household income of $54,535. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jerome, ID grew from 11,824 to 12,182, a 3.03% increase and its median household income grew from $47,389 to $54,535, a 15.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jerome, ID are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.9%), White (Hispanic) (21.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (12.3%), Other (Hispanic) (5.52%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.86%).

None of the households in Jerome, ID reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

82.9% of the residents in Jerome, ID are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jerome, ID are Academy di Firenze (14 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Jerome, ID was $168,200, and the homeownership rate was 62%.

Most people in Jerome, ID drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Jerome, ID was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Jerome, ID is home to a population of 12.2k people, from which 82.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 19.9% of Jerome, ID residents were born outside of the country (2.42k people).

In 2021, there were 2.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.69k people) in Jerome, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.57k White (Hispanic) and 1.5k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

82.9%

2021 Citizenship

87.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 82.9% of Jerome, ID residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Jerome, ID was 87.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jerome, ID compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jerome, ID

White (Non-Hispanic)
6.69k ± 504
White (Hispanic)
2.57k ± 526
Two+ (Hispanic)
1.5k ± 636

41.6%

Hispanic Population

5.07k people

41.6% of the people in Jerome, ID are hispanic (5.07k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jerome, ID as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

19.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.42k people

15.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.82k people

As of 2021, 19.9% of Jerome, ID residents (2.42k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jerome, ID was 15.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jerome, ID compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
200 ± 111
Gulf War (2001-)
116 ± 66
Gulf War (1990s)
88 ± 52

Jerome, ID has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.72 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jerome, ID employs 5.77k people. The largest industries in Jerome, ID are Manufacturing (1,055 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (838 people), and Educational Services (577 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($59,107), Construction ($53,609), and Transportation & Warehousing ($50,750).

Employment

Occupations

5.77k

2021 Value

± 565

5.64%

1 Year growth

± 13.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jerome, ID grew at a rate of 5.64%, from 5.46k employees to 5.77k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jerome, ID, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (726 people), Sales & Related Occupations (539 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (441 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jerome, ID.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Idaho (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

5.77k

2021 Value

± 565

5.64%

1 Year growth

± 13.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jerome, ID grew at a rate of 5.64%, from 5.46k employees to 5.77k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jerome, ID, are Manufacturing (1,055 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (838 people), and Educational Services (577 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jerome, ID, though some of these residents may live in Jerome, ID and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,589

Median earning men ± $2,784

$21,301

Median earning women ± $2,217

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Construction ($53,785), Retail Trade ($50,530), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,333).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($60,964), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,679), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($30,893).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Idaho. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Idaho.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Idaho to other states, or from other states to Idaho.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Idaho product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $11.8B, followed by Electronics ($7.02B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($6.98B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Idaho products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$70.7B

2020 Value in Idaho

$123B

Projected 2050 Value in Idaho

74.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Idaho trade was $70.7B. This is expected to increase 74.6% to $123B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Idaho trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Idaho to other states, or from other states to Idaho.

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$7.02B
California
$4.21B
Utah
$3.18B

In 2020, the top outbound Idaho domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $7.02B, followed by California with $4.21B and Utah and $3.18B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Idaho shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Idaho went to Donald J. Trump with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.89%).

Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing the state of Idaho. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Idaho is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (63.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.89%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Idaho went to Donald J. Trump with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.89%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Idaho for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Idaho

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Mike Crapo

Senator from Idaho

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Jim Risch

Senator from Idaho

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing Idaho.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Idaho over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Idaho

Idaho is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Idaho have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Jerome, ID awarded 14 degrees. The student population of Jerome, ID in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 10 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jerome, ID are White (10 and 71.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (4 and 28.6%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Jerome, ID by number of degrees awarded are Academy di Firenze (14 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Jerome, ID are General Cosmetology (5 and 35.7%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (4 and 28.6%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (3 and 21.4%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.578% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.608% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (382k), Some college (363k), and Bachelors Degree (242k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jerome, ID was $168,200 in 2021, which is 0.687 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $146,800 to $168,200, a 14.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Jerome, ID is 62%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jerome, ID have an average commute time of 18.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jerome, ID is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jerome, ID is $54,535. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Jerome, ID was Census Tract 9704 with a value of $61,496, followed by Census Tract 9702 and Census Tract 9703, with respective values of $53,132 and $50,670.

Property

$168,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$11,844

$2,494

Median Property Taxes

±$372

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jerome, ID the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jerome, ID compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62%

Homeownership

2021

65%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 62% of the housing units in Jerome, ID were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jerome, ID compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9704
Census Tract 9702
Census Tract 9703

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jerome, ID was Census Tract 9704 with a value of $61,496, followed by Census Tract 9702 and Census Tract 9703, with respective values of $53,132 and $50,670.

The following map shows all of the places in Jerome, ID colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,535

Median Household Income

± $7,051

4.02k

Number of Households

± 481

In 2021, the median household income of the 4.02k households in Jerome, ID grew to $54,535 from the previous year's value of $47,389.

The following chart displays the households in Jerome, ID distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jerome, ID is from Idaho.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Idaho

0.469

2020 Wage GINI in Idaho

In 2021, the income inequality in Idaho was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.89% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Idaho was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Idaho in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Idaho across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.9%)
Carpooled (15.4%)
Worked At Home (3.35%)

In 2021, 80.9% of workers in Jerome, ID drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.4%) and those who worked at home (3.35%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jerome, ID have a shorter commute time (18.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.879% of the workforce in Jerome, ID have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jerome, ID compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jerome, ID distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jerome, ID have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jerome, ID (2.19k out of 12k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females < 5, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jerome, ID is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

85% of the population of Jerome, ID has health coverage, with 38.1% on employee plans, 26.5% on Medicaid, 8.75% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 0.728% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jerome County, ID see 2712 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.65% increase from the previous year (2668 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3511 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3511 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,712 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jerome County, ID

Primary care physicians in Jerome County, ID see an average of 2,712 patients per year. This represents a 1.65% increase from the previous year (2,668 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Jerome County, ID in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 34% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 33.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.78% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

15%

Uninsured

38.1%

Employer Coverage

26.5%

Medicaid

8.75%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

0.728%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jerome, ID declined by 7.97% from 16.3% to 15%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jerome, ID changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.