Shoshone County, Idaho
County
Overview
- County Name
- Shoshone County
- State
- Idaho
- FIPS Code
- 16079
- State FIPS
- 16
- County FIPS
- 079
Geography
- Land Area
- 2637.43 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.39 sq mi
- Total Area
- 2642.82 sq mi
- Latitude
- 47.347694
- Longitude
- -115.885092
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 13,670
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 10,813
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,118 | 96.0% |
| Hispanic | 551 | 4.0% |
| White | 12,437 | 91.0% |
| Black | 141 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 117 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 49 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,435 | 96.5% |
| Hispanic | 373 | 3.4% |
| White | 9,918 | 91.7% |
| Black | 123 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 310 | 2.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 47 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 13,785
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $56,391
- Poverty Rate
- 12.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,780
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,355 | 89.6% |
| Black | 142 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 6,183
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,062 | 17.2% |
| Republican | 3,312 | 53.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,712 | 27.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,023 | 48.9% |
| Female | 3,156 | 51.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,333 | 86.3% |
| Hispanic | 149 | 2.4% |
| Black | 3 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,801
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,300 | 61.9% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 53.7% |
| Black | 3 | 100.0% |
| Asian | 24 | 63.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,909 | 63.1% |
| Female | 1,888 | 59.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,139 (31.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,266 (12.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,049
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $256,054
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $911
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.7%
- Work From Home
- 8.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.