Gem County, Idaho
Gem County is home to 20,614 people. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Idaho rate (10.6%). The median household income is $64,605.
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| Measure | Value | Idaho | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,614 | 1,934,262 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $64,605 | $77,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 12.0% | 10.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 17.4% | 12.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 11.1% | 9.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.7% | 31.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $428,700 | $418,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,038 | $1,238 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 40.6% | 46.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 6.2% | 5.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 44.2 years | 37.3 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.