Gooding County Summary

Life in Gooding County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Gooding 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 Gooding County:

  • The population in Gooding County is 15,740.

  • The median home value in Gooding County is $348,439.

  • The median income in Gooding County is $62,395.

  • The median rent in Gooding County is $859.

  • The unemployment rate in Gooding County is 5.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Gooding County is 15.3%.

  • The average high in Gooding County is 70.4° and there are 20.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Gooding County

List Of Cities & Towns in Gooding County

Gooding, ID Population 3,731

Wendell, ID Population 2,940

Hagerman, ID Population 1,198

Bliss, ID Population 252

Map Of Gooding County

Gooding County, ID Weather

  • The average high in Gooding County is 70.4°.

  • There are 69.41 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 20.2 inches of rain each year with 9.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:45 hours of sun each day in Gooding County.

StatGooding County
Mean High70.4
Nice Days69.41
Rainfall20.2
Snowfall9.6
Sunny Hours6:45
70.4°
Average High
20.2
Inches of Rain

Gooding County Photos

Goodingc Idaho
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Near Central Gooding
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Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind Main Entrance And Administration Offices
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Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind Grounds
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Gooding County Demographics

Population over time in Gooding County

The current population in Gooding County is 15,740. The population has increased 1.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 15,422 0.9%
2022 15,280 0.9%
2021 15,148 -

Gender in Gooding County

  • Gooding County is 49.5% female with 7,797 female residents.

  • Gooding County is 50.5% male with 7,943 male residents.

Female
49.5% (7,797)
Male
50.5% (7,943)
Gender Gooding County ID USA
Female 49.5% 49.7% 50.5%
Male 50.5% 50.3% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Gooding County

Gooding County is:

  • 64.1% White with 10,084 White residents.

  • 0.1% African American with 10 African American residents.

  • 1.6% American Indian with 244 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 116 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 22 Other residents.

  • 2.5% Two Or More with 388 Two Or More residents.

  • 31.0% Hispanic with 4,876 Hispanic residents.

White
64.1% (10,084)
African American
0.1% (10)
American Indian
1.6% (244)
Asian
0.7% (116)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (22)
Two Or More
2.5% (388)
Hispanic
31.0% (4,876)

Table: Gooding County By Race

Race Gooding County ID USA
White 64.1% 79.3% 58.2%
African American 0.1% 0.7% 12.0%
American Indian 1.6% 0.8% 0.5%
Asian 0.7% 1.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.5% 0.5%
Two Or More 2.5% 3.9% 3.9%
Hispanic 31.0% 13.3% 19.0%

Household Income For Gooding County, Idaho

  • 2.7% of households in Gooding County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.8% of households in Gooding County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Gooding County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Gooding County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.4% of households in Gooding County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.3% of households in Gooding County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 18.1% of households in Gooding County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Gooding County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.0% of households in Gooding County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Gooding County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.7% (419)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.8% (442)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.1% (1,901)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.2% (1,453)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.4% (2,261)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.3% (2,727)
$75,000 to $99,999
18.1% (2,855)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.5% (2,121)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.0% (636)
$200,000 or more
5.8% (919)
Income Gooding County ID USA
Less than $10,000 2.7% 3.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.8% 2.9% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.1% 6.6% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.2% 7.1% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.4% 11.4% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.3% 18.6% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 18.1% 15.0% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.5% 18.3% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.0% 8.0% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 5.8% 8.4% 12.6%

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

  • 7.0% of adults in Gooding County completed < 9th grade.

  • 14.0% of adults in Gooding County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Gooding County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Gooding County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Gooding County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Gooding County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Gooding County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Gooding County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Gooding County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (1,101)
9-12th Grade
14% (2,203)
High School / GED
30% (4,722)
Some College
24% (3,777)
Associate's Degree
9% (1,416)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (1,731)
Master's Degree
4% (629)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (157)
Education Gooding County ID USA
< 9th Grade 6% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 14% 5% 6%
High School / GED 30% 26% 26%
Some College 24% 25% 19%
Associate's Degree 9% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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