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 9,731.

  • The median home value in Benewah County is $324,019.

  • The median income in Benewah County is $54,191.

  • The median rent in Benewah County is $812.

  • The unemployment rate in Benewah County is 3.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Benewah County is 14.5%.

  • The average high in Benewah County is 61.4° and there are 61.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Benewah County

List Of Cities & Towns in Benewah County

St. Maries, ID Population 2,410

Plummer, ID Population 1,158

De Smet, ID Population 122

Tensed, ID Population 72

Parkline, ID Population 45

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.

StatBenewah County
Mean High61.4
Nice Days72.99
Rainfall61.1
Snowfall29.7
Sunny_hours5:03
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 9,731. The population has increased 4.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 9,509 3.0%
2021 9,231 1.0%
2020 9,138 -

Gender in Benewah County

  • Benewah County is 48.7% female with 4,735 female residents.

  • Benewah County is 51.3% male with 4,996 male residents.

Female
48.7% (4,735)
Male
51.3% (4,996)
Gender Benewah County ID USA
Female 48.7% 49.6% 50.4%
Male 51.3% 50.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Benewah County

Benewah County is:

  • 83.7% White with 8,141 White residents.

  • 0.8% African American with 79 African American residents.

  • 7.5% American Indian with 726 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 4 Asian residents.

  • 0.3% Hawaiian with 33 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 19 Other residents.

  • 3.1% Two Or More with 299 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.4% Hispanic with 430 Hispanic residents.

White
83.7% (8,141)
African American
0.8% (79)
American Indian
7.5% (726)
Asian
0.0% (4)
Hawaiian
0.3% (33)
Other
0.2% (19)
Two Or More
3.1% (299)
Hispanic
4.4% (430)

Table: Benewah County By Race

Race Benewah County ID USA
White 83.7% 80.1% 58.9%
African American 0.8% 0.6% 12.1%
American Indian 7.5% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.1% 3.5% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.4% 13.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Benewah County, Idaho

  • 6.3% of households in Benewah County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.4% of households in Benewah County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Benewah County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Benewah County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Benewah County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 22.7% of households in Benewah County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Benewah County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Benewah County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

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

  • 3.9% of households in Benewah County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.3% (615)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.4% (432)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.9% (864)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.6% (1,223)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.9% (1,353)
$50,000 to $74,999
22.7% (2,210)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.1% (1,271)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.2% (989)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.0% (391)
$200,000 or more
3.9% (378)
Income Benewah County ID USA
Less than $10,000 6.3% 3.7% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.4% 3.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.9% 7.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.6% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.9% 12.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 22.7% 19.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.1% 14.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.2% 17.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.0% 7.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.9% 7.3% 11.4%

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

  • 3.0% of adults in Benewah County completed < 9th grade.

  • 12.0% of adults in Benewah County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% 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% (291)
9-12th Grade
12% (1,167)
High School / GED
34% (3,308)
Some College
22% (2,140)
Associate's Degree
10% (973)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (1,265)
Master's Degree
4% (389)
Professional Degree
1% (97)
Doctorate Degree
1% (97)
Education Benewah County ID USA
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 12% 5% 6%
High School / GED 34% 26% 26%
Some College 22% 25% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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