Bonneville County, ID

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2021 Population

121,771

4.1% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Crapo

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Risch

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

9.53%

2.65% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$64,928

5.69% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$231,100

14.3% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

55,017

3.7% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Bonneville County, ID had a population of 122k people with a median age of 33 and a median household income of $64,928. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bonneville County, ID grew from 116,970 to 121,771, a 4.1% increase and its median household income grew from $61,435 to $64,928, a 5.69% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bonneville County, ID are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.8%), White (Hispanic) (6.35%), Other (Hispanic) (5.22%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.54%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.82%).

None of the households in Bonneville County, 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.

97.7% of the residents in Bonneville County, ID are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bonneville County, ID are College of Eastern Idaho (348 degrees awarded in 2021), Austin Kade Academy (83 degrees), and Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus (4 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Bonneville County, ID was $231,100, and the homeownership rate was 70.5%.

Most people in Bonneville County, ID drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Bonneville County, ID was 2 cars per household.

Bonneville County, ID borders Bingham County, ID, Caribou County, ID, Jefferson County, ID, Madison County, ID, Teton County, ID, Lincoln County, WY, and Teton County, WY.

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Population & Diversity

Bonneville County, ID is home to a population of 122k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.28% of Bonneville County, ID residents were born outside of the country (5.21k people).

In 2021, there were 12.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (99.6k people) in Bonneville County, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.73k White (Hispanic) and 6.35k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.7%

2021 Citizenship

97.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.7% of Bonneville County, ID residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bonneville County, ID was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bonneville County, ID

White (Non-Hispanic)
99.6k ± 389
White (Hispanic)
7.73k ± 1.14k
Other (Hispanic)
6.35k ± 1.12k

13.6%

Hispanic Population

16.6k people

13.6% of the people in Bonneville County, ID are hispanic (16.6k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Idaho.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
52,075 ± 5,521 people
Canada
5,748 ± 1,858 people
Philippines
2,859 ± 1,312 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Idaho was Mexico, the natal country of 52,075 Idaho residents, followed by Canada with 5,748 and Philippines with 2,859.

Foreign-Born Population

4.28%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.21k people

4.87%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.7k people

As of 2021, 4.28% of Bonneville County, ID residents (5.21k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bonneville County, ID was 4.87%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,123 ± 345
Gulf War (2001-)
1,110 ± 219
Gulf War (1990s)
1,095 ± 210

Bonneville County, ID has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.91 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bonneville County, ID employs 55k people. The largest industries in Bonneville County, ID are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,676 people), Retail Trade (6,228 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,570 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($103,555), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($83,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($79,908).

Males in Idaho have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,522. The income inequality in Idaho (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

55k

2021 Value

± 1,909

3.7%

1 Year growth

± 4.68%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bonneville County, ID grew at a rate of 3.7%, from 53.1k employees to 55k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bonneville County, ID, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,603 people), Management Occupations (5,529 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,272 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bonneville County, 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

55k

2021 Value

± 1,909

3.7%

1 Year growth

± 4.68%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bonneville County, ID grew at a rate of 3.7%, from 53.1k employees to 55k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bonneville County, ID, are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,676 people), Retail Trade (6,228 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,570 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bonneville County, ID, though some of these residents may live in Bonneville County, ID and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,264

Median earning men ± $2,756

$23,882

Median earning women ± $1,211

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($85,030), Public Administration ($66,120), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,847).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($44,444), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,493), and Manufacturing ($34,511).

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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

2,108
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
874
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
721
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$888k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$469k
Manufacturing
$432k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 Bonneville County, ID went to Donald J. Trump with 70% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.39%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (70%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.39%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Bonneville County, ID 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 Bonneville County, ID awarded 435 degrees. The student population of Bonneville County, ID in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 812 male students and 1,568 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bonneville County, ID are White (341 and 78.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (64 and 14.7%), Asian (7 and 1.61%), and Unknown (6 and 1.38%).

The largest universities in Bonneville County, ID by number of degrees awarded are College of Eastern Idaho (348 and 80%), Austin Kade Academy (83 and 19.1%), and Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus (4 and 0.92%).

The most popular majors in Bonneville County, ID are Liberal Arts & Sciences (98 and 22.5%), Registered Nursing (66 and 15.2%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (48 and 11%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,380 students enrolled in Bonneville County, ID, 34.1% men and 65.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,689 records, of which 66.7% were women and 33.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
66 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
10 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
98 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Bonneville County, ID was Registered Nursing with 66 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Bonneville County, ID according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

College of Eastern Idaho
348 degrees awarded
Austin Kade Academy
83 degrees awarded
Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus
4 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of Eastern Idaho with 348 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 125 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bonneville County, ID, which is 0.403 times less than the 310 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 341 degrees mean that there were 5.33 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 64 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,112) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($30) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,451) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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 Bonneville County, ID was $231,100 in 2021, which is 0.944 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $202,100 to $231,100, a 14.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Bonneville County, ID is 70.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bonneville County, ID have an average commute time of 20.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bonneville County, ID is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bonneville County, ID is $64,928. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Bonneville County, ID was Census Tract 9704.01 with a value of $100,913, followed by Census Tract 9701 and Census Tract 9703, with respective values of $98,517 and $87,757.

In 2022, 13.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bonneville County, ID. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.12%.

Housing

Property

$231,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,826

$29,374

Median Property Taxes

±$1,154

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 Bonneville County, ID the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

70.5%

Homeownership

2021

68.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.5% of the housing units in Bonneville County, ID were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bonneville County, 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 9704.01
Census Tract 9701
Census Tract 9703

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bonneville County, ID was Census Tract 9704.01 with a value of $100,913, followed by Census Tract 9701 and Census Tract 9703, with respective values of $98,517 and $87,757.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Bonneville County, 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.

$64,928

Median Household Income

± $1,962

41.7k

Number of Households

± 1,509

In 2021, the median household income of the 41.7k households in Bonneville County, ID grew to $64,928 from the previous year's value of $61,435.

The following chart displays the households in Bonneville County, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bonneville County, 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 (77.5%)
Carpooled (9.74%)
Worked At Home (7.64%)

In 2021, 77.5% of workers in Bonneville County, ID drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.74%) and those who worked at home (7.64%).

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

20.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bonneville County, ID have a shorter commute time (20.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.44% of the workforce in Bonneville County, ID have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bonneville County, ID. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.12%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.53% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bonneville County, ID (11.5k out of 121k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bonneville County, ID is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 12.5% of the children was living in poverty in Bonneville County, ID. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 274 in Bonneville County, ID. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 6.93 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

91.3% of the population of Bonneville County, ID has health coverage, with 49.1% on employee plans, 16.1% on Medicaid, 9.59% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 1.32% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bonneville County, ID see 2588 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.347% decrease from the previous year (2597 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1174 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 316 patients per year.

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,588 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bonneville County, ID

Primary care physicians in Bonneville County, ID see an average of 2,588 patients per year. This represents a 0.347% decrease from the previous year (2,597 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.2% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 34.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 13% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

8.74%

Uninsured

49.1%

Employer Coverage

16.1%

Medicaid

9.59%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

1.32%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bonneville County, ID declined by 0.129% from 8.76% to 8.74%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 57.4 in Bonneville County, ID.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bonneville County, ID.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.1% in Bonneville County, ID.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bonneville County, ID.

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