Lemhi County, Idaho
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lemhi County
- State
- Idaho
- FIPS Code
- 16059
- State FIPS
- 16
- County FIPS
- 059
Geography
- Land Area
- 4563.70 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.45 sq mi
- Total Area
- 4569.14 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.928506
- Longitude
- -113.887042
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 8,221
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,823
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,914 | 96.3% |
| Hispanic | 306 | 3.7% |
| White | 7,659 | 93.2% |
| Black | 6 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 35 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,519 | 95.5% |
| Hispanic | 304 | 4.5% |
| White | 6,310 | 92.5% |
| Black | 10 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 178 | 2.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 8,249
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $52,053
- Poverty Rate
- 12.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,046
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,624 | 92.4% |
| Black | 8 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,992
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 342 | 6.9% |
| Republican | 3,712 | 74.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 890 | 17.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,421 | 48.5% |
| Female | 2,569 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,378 | 87.7% |
| Hispanic | 106 | 2.1% |
| Black | 2 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,529
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 70.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,112 | 71.1% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 62.3% |
| Black | 2 | 100.0% |
| Asian | 20 | 87.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,697 | 70.1% |
| Female | 1,831 | 71.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,876 (30.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,478 (24.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,676
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $327,463
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $860
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 70.2%
- Work From Home
- 11.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.