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Lemhi County

State:
Idaho
County Seat:
Salmon

Lemhi County's estimated 2025 population is 8,755 with a growth rate of 1.83% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lemhi County is the 33rd largest county in Idaho. The 2010 population was 7,952 and has seen a growth of 10.1% since that time.

8,755
Total Population
2
Population Density (mi²)
33
Population Rank (State)
157 1.83%
Annual Population Growth

Lemhi County Population

Lemhi County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Lemhi County includes 92.1% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White7,52192.1%
Two or more races4245.19%
Other race1091.33%
Native American630.77%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander270.33%
Asian210.26%
Black or African American10.01%

Lemhi County Marital Status

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

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Lemhi County's average per capita income is $33,426. Household income levels show a median of $52,057. The poverty rate stands at 11.78%.

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$80,977-
Families$73,176$87,401
Households$52,057$72,897
Non Families$23,504$54,422

$33,426

Average Income

$52,057

Median Household Income

11.78%

Poverty Rate