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Gem County

State:
Idaho
County Seat:
Emmett

Gem County's estimated 2025 population is 22,305 with a growth rate of 2.84% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gem County is the 19th largest county in Idaho. The 2010 population was 16,686 and has seen a growth of 33.67% since that time.

22,305
Total Population
40
Population Density (mi²)
19
Population Rank (State)
617 2.84%
Annual Population Growth

Gem County Population

Gem County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Gem County includes 87.25% White, 3.45% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White17,32287.25%
Two or more races1,6878.5%
Other race6843.45%
Native American780.39%
Asian460.23%
Black or African American370.19%

Gem County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Gem County's average per capita income is $42,045. Household income levels show a median of $66,245. The poverty rate stands at 10.43%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$84,507-
Families$75,265$98,433
Households$66,245$87,429
Non Families$27,791$47,595

$42,045

Average Income

$66,245

Median Household Income

10.43%

Poverty Rate