Jerome County, Idaho
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jerome County
- State
- Idaho
- FIPS Code
- 16053
- State FIPS
- 16
- County FIPS
- 053
Geography
- Land Area
- 597.54 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.98 sq mi
- Total Area
- 602.53 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.691395
- Longitude
- -114.262086
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 21,691
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,719
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,255 | 70.3% |
| Hispanic | 6,433 | 29.7% |
| White | 14,602 | 67.3% |
| Black | 24 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 25 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,614 | 78.9% |
| Hispanic | 3,109 | 21.1% |
| White | 11,179 | 75.9% |
| Black | 25 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 120 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 288 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 25,173
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $75,129
- Poverty Rate
- 12.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,144
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,418 | 65.2% |
| Black | 30 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 8,210
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 761 | 9.3% |
| Republican | 5,162 | 62.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,165 | 26.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,810 | 46.4% |
| Female | 4,384 | 53.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,359 | 77.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,105 | 13.5% |
| Black | 5 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 46 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,779
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 58.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,026 | 63.3% |
| Hispanic | 290 | 26.2% |
| Black | 3 | 60.0% |
| Asian | 29 | 63.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,288 | 60.1% |
| Female | 2,484 | 56.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,583 (23.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,170 (13.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,810
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $281,737
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,051
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 5.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.