City · Idaho
Mountain Home, Idaho
Mountain Home, city, in Elmore County, Idaho. Mountain Home had 16,779 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 15,979 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 16,493 (±52). GEOID 1654730.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,779
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,979 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,493 ±52
Median household income
$63,125
±$5,277 (90% margin)
Idaho: $77,800
Median home value
$309,400
±$14,012 (90% margin)
Idaho: $418,600
Median gross rent
$1,155
±$58 (90% margin)
Idaho: $1,238
Where is Mountain Home and what county is it in?
Mountain Home is a city in Elmore County, Idaho. It covers 7.1 square miles of land, 2,249 residents per square mile in 2020.
Mountain Home is in the Mountain Home, ID micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Mountain Home, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 16,779 people lived in Mountain Home on July 1, 2025, up 4.6% since 2020, slower than Idaho (+10.4%). The 2020 Census counted 15,979 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 16,493 (±52).
| Measure | Mountain Home | Elmore County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,493 ±52 | 29,321 | +2,327 |
| Households | 6,349 ±261 | 11,067 | +538 |
| Average household size | 2.54 ±0.10 | 2.54 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,630 ±252 | 12,271 | no clear change |
Mountain Home's population since 2000
From 11,143 in 2000 to 16,779 in 2025: up 50.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Mountain Home as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Mountain Home?
The median resident of Mountain Home is 31.7 years old; 25.1% are under 18 and 13.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 69.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 17.4%. 9.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Mountain Home | Elmore County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.7 ±0.8 | 33.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.1% ±1.6 pts | 24.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.2% ±1.6 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 51.9% ±1.8 pts | 53.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.4% ±1.9 pts | 18.2% | +4.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 69.8% ±2.4 pts | 69.5% | −4.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±1.1 pts | 2.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±0.9 pts | 2.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0% ±1.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.2% ±2.1 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.9% ±3.1 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 23.9% ±2.6 pts | 20.8% | – |
| With a disability | 18.0% ±2.9 pts | 16.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2% ±1.6 pts | 9.1% | −8.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.5% ±2.7 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.0% ±3.7 pts | 22.4% | +5.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.7% ±1.8 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 79.8% ±3.5 pts | 83.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.0% ±1.7 pts | 5.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Mountain Home earn?
Half of Mountain Home's 6,349 households earn less than $63,125 a year (±$5,277), against $65,359 in Elmore County and $77,800 in Idaho. In 2015-2019 it was $60,801 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mountain Home | Elmore County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,125 ±$5,277 | $65,359 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,800 ±$6,504 | $82,615 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,551 ±$2,128 | $32,615 | +$3,255 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.4% ±3.0 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.7% ±4.7 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.3% ±2.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% ±1.6 pts | 95.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.0% ±2.2 pts | 91.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Mountain Home?
Owners occupy 67.1% of Mountain Home's occupied homes and renters 32.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $309,400 by its owner (±$14,012). The median renter pays $1,155 a month including utilities, and 31.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mountain Home | Elmore County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $309,400 ±$14,012 | $316,500 | +$131,934 |
| Median gross rent | $1,155 ±$58 | $1,243 | +$184 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.9% ±8.7 pts | 34.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,383 ±$59 | $1,397 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.1% ±4.0 pts | 65.6% | +8.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.9% ±4.0 pts | 34.4% | – |
| Housing units | 6,630 ±252 | 12,271 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.0% ±3.4 pts | 70.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.9% ±1.6 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7% ±1.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.7% ±2.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.9% ±1.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.4% ±1.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Mountain Home building?
Builders took permits for 142 new housing units in Mountain Home in 2025 (142 in single-family houses), 8.5 per 1,000 residents against 8.8 across Idaho.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Mountain Home work and get to work?
87.6% of Mountain Home's workers drive alone and 3.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.1%.
| Measure | Mountain Home | Elmore County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.1% ±3.2 pts | 63.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% ±2.3 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 87.6% ±2.5 pts | 82.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.2% ±2.0 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±0.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.6% ±1.4 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.0 min ±2.3 | 22.0 min | +4.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Mountain Home?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Mountain Home, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $52,635 (Tract 9603) to $65,481 (Tract 9602.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9602.02Elmore County | 4,402 | $65,481 |
| Tract 9603Elmore County | 4,254 | $52,635 |
| Tract 9604.02Elmore County | 3,570 | $53,246 |
| Tract 9604.01Elmore County | 5,843 | $83,421 |
| Tract 9602.01Elmore County | 5,128 | $74,583 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Mountain Home) · Census block assignment files
How does Mountain Home compare with other places in Idaho?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Mountain Home is the 2,228th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 19th-most populous of 198 in Idaho.
Mountain Home ranks 53rd of 90 places in Idaho with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 19th | 198 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 61st | 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 21st | 91 |
| Median household income | 53rd | 90 |
| Per capita income | 47th | 91 |
| Median home value | 49th | 90 |
| Median gross rent | 27th | 84 |
| Poverty rate | 42nd | 76 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48th | 90 |
| Median age | 71st | 90 |
| Owner-occupied share | 55th | 90 |
| Work from home | 59th | 59 |
| Travel time to work | 32nd | 90 |
Mountain Home's figures with every place in Idaho (CSV)
Every place in Idaho, sortable · Compare Mountain Home with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Mountain Home?
6 of the 57 figures for Mountain Home on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Mountain Home are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Mountain Home.