Living In Benewah County, ID

Benewah County Summary

Life in Benewah County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Benewah County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Benewah County:

The population in Benewah County is 9,913.
The median home value in Benewah County is $319,323.
The median income in Benewah County is $56,553.
The median rent in Benewah County is $853.
The unemployment rate in Benewah County is 3.9%.
The poverty rate in Benewah County is 15.0%.
The average high in Benewah County is 61.4° and there are 61.1 inches of rainfall annually.

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Cities & Towns in Benewah County

List Of Cities & Towns in Benewah County

St. Maries, ID Population 3,032

Plummer, ID Population 1,055

De Smet, ID Population 134

Parkline, ID Population 62

Tensed, ID Population 56

Map Of Benewah County

Benewah County, ID Weather

The average high in Benewah County is 61.4°.
There are 72.99 nice days each year.
Expect an average of 61.1 inches of rain each year with 29.7 inches of snow.
There is an average of 5:03 hours of sun each day in Benewah County.

Stat	Benewah County
Mean High	61.4
Nice Days	72.99
Rainfall	61.1
Snowfall	29.7
Sunny Hours	5:03

61.4°
Average High

61.1
Inches of Rain

Benewah County Demographics

Population over time in Benewah County

The current population in Benewah County is 9,913. The population has increased 4.1% from 2019.

Year	Population	% Change
2023	9,509	3.0%
2022	9,231	1.0%
2021	9,138	-

Gender in Benewah County

Benewah County is 48.7% female with 4,831 female residents.
Benewah County is 51.3% male with 5,082 male residents.

Female

48.7% (4,831)

Male

51.3% (5,082)

Gender	Benewah County	ID	USA
Female	48.7%	49.7%	50.5%
Male	51.3%	50.3%	49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Benewah County

Benewah County is:

84.2% White with 8,346 White residents.
0.7% African American with 73 African American residents.
7.4% American Indian with 738 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 4 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 19 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 25 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 353 Two Or More residents.
3.6% Hispanic with 355 Hispanic residents.

White

84.2% (8,346)

African American

0.7% (73)

American Indian

7.4% (738)

Asian

0.0% (4)

Hawaiian

0.2% (19)

Other

0.3% (25)

Two Or More

3.6% (353)

Hispanic

3.6% (355)

Table: Benewah County By Race

Race	Benewah County	ID	USA
White	84.2%	79.3%	58.2%
African American	0.7%	0.7%	12.0%
American Indian	7.4%	0.8%	0.5%
Asian	0.0%	1.3%	5.7%
Hawaiian	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	0.5%	0.5%
Two Or More	3.6%	3.9%	3.9%
Hispanic	3.6%	13.3%	19.0%

Household Income For Benewah County, Idaho

6.9% of households in Benewah County earn Less than $10,000.
3.7% of households in Benewah County earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.3% of households in Benewah County earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.6% of households in Benewah County earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.5% of households in Benewah County earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.1% of households in Benewah County earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.2% of households in Benewah County earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.3% of households in Benewah County earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.1% of households in Benewah County earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.3% of households in Benewah County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000

6.9% (682)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.7% (368)

$15,000 to $24,999

8.3% (824)

$25,000 to $34,999

11.6% (1,148)

$35,000 to $49,999

12.5% (1,238)

$50,000 to $74,999

20.1% (1,996)

$75,000 to $99,999

14.2% (1,405)

$100,000 to $149,999

12.3% (1,223)

$150,000 to $199,999

5.1% (503)

$200,000 or more

5.3% (520)

Income	Benewah County	ID	USA
Less than $10,000	6.9%	3.5%	4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.7%	2.9%	3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999	8.3%	6.6%	6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999	11.6%	7.1%	6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.5%	11.4%	10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	20.1%	18.6%	15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	14.2%	15.0%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	12.3%	18.3%	17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999	5.1%	8.0%	9.3%
$200,000 or more	5.3%	8.4%	12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Benewah County for adults over 25

3.0% of adults in Benewah County completed < 9th grade.
13.0% of adults in Benewah County completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Benewah County completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Benewah County completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Benewah County completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Benewah County completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Benewah County completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Benewah County completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Benewah County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade

3% (297)

9-12th Grade

13% (1,288)

High School / GED

33% (3,271)

Some College

22% (2,180)

Associate's Degree

10% (991)

Bachelor's Degree

13% (1,288)

Master's Degree

4% (396)

Professional Degree

1% (99)

Doctorate Degree

1% (99)

Education	Benewah County	ID	USA
< 9th Grade	3%	3%	5%
9-12th Grade	13%	5%	6%
High School / GED	33%	26%	26%
Some College	22%	25%	19%
Associate's Degree	10%	10%	9%
Bachelor's Degree	13%	21%	21%
Master's Degree	4%	7%	10%
Professional Degree	1%	2%	2%
Doctorate Degree	1%	1%	2%