Gem County Summary

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

  • The population in Gem County is 19,250.

  • The median home value in Gem County is $444,262.

  • The median income in Gem County is $65,204.

  • The median rent in Gem County is $827.

  • The unemployment rate in Gem County is 2.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Gem County is 11.8%.

  • The average high in Gem County is 69.8° and there are 31.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Gem County

List Of Cities & Towns in Gem County

Emmett, ID Population 7,694

Map Of Gem County

Gem County, ID Weather

  • The average high in Gem County is 69.8°.

  • There are 71.98 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 31.5 inches of rain each year with 6.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:33 hours of sun each day in Gem County.

StatGem County
Mean High69.8
Nice Days71.98
Rainfall31.5
Snowfall6.9
Sunny_hours6:33
69.8°
Average High
31.5
Inches of Rain

Gem County Photos

Emmettidloc
Source: Public Domain
Road Cut Into The Barren Hills Which Lead Into Emmett
Source: Public Domain
Emmett Id Aerial
Source: Wikipedia User John D | CC BY 2.0

Gem County Demographics

Population over time in Gem County

The current population in Gem County is 19,250. The population has increased 7.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 18,692 5.2%
2021 17,771 2.5%
2020 17,331 -

Gender in Gem County

  • Gem County is 49.2% female with 9,474 female residents.

  • Gem County is 50.8% male with 9,775 male residents.

Female
49.2% (9,474)
Male
50.8% (9,775)
Gender Gem County ID USA
Female 49.2% 49.6% 50.4%
Male 50.8% 50.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Gem County

Gem County is:

  • 84.7% White with 16,297 White residents.

  • 0.1% African American with 22 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 55 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 52 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 124 Other residents.

  • 5.0% Two Or More with 969 Two Or More residents.

  • 9.0% Hispanic with 1,731 Hispanic residents.

White
84.7% (16,297)
African American
0.1% (22)
American Indian
0.3% (55)
Asian
0.3% (52)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.6% (124)
Two Or More
5.0% (969)
Hispanic
9.0% (1,731)

Table: Gem County By Race

Race Gem County ID USA
White 84.7% 80.1% 58.9%
African American 0.1% 0.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 1.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 5.0% 3.5% 3.5%
Hispanic 9.0% 13.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Gem County, Idaho

  • 4.2% of households in Gem County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.8% of households in Gem County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Gem County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Gem County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Gem County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 24.8% of households in Gem County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Gem County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.2% of households in Gem County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Gem County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Gem County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.2% (815)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.8% (732)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.9% (1,134)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.5% (1,821)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.1% (2,327)
$50,000 to $74,999
24.8% (4,772)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.3% (2,557)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.2% (2,921)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.9% (944)
$200,000 or more
6.4% (1,222)
Income Gem County ID USA
Less than $10,000 4.2% 3.7% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.8% 3.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.9% 7.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.5% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.1% 12.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 24.8% 19.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.3% 14.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.2% 17.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.9% 7.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.4% 7.3% 11.4%

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

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

  • 7.0% of adults in Gem County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Gem County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Gem County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Gem County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Gem County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Gem County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Gem County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Gem County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (577)
9-12th Grade
7% (1,347)
High School / GED
35% (6,737)
Some College
26% (5,005)
Associate's Degree
7% (1,347)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (3,465)
Master's Degree
3% (577)
Professional Degree
1% (192)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Gem County ID USA
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 6%
High School / GED 35% 26% 26%
Some College 26% 25% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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