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Bonner County, Idaho
Bonner County, Idaho. Bonner County had 54,420 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 15.5% since 2020, faster than Idaho (+10.4%). It holds 12 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 16 census tracts. GEOID 16017.
Bonner County is the county of the Sandpoint, ID micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
54,420
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 47,110 · ACS 2020-2024: 51,049
Median household income
$66,979
±$3,737 (90% margin)
Idaho: $77,800
Median home value
$487,900
±$19,459 (90% margin)
Idaho: $418,600
Median gross rent
$1,122
±$85 (90% margin)
Idaho: $1,238
How many people live in Bonner County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 47,110 residents in Bonner County. The Census Bureau estimates 54,420 for July 1, 2025, up 15.5% since 2020, faster than Idaho (+10.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 51,049 over 1,733 square miles of land.
| Measure | Bonner County | Idaho | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 51,049 | 1,934,262 | +7,438 |
| Households | 20,283±472 | 713,005 | +2,746 |
| Average household size | 2.49±0.06 | 2.64 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 26,867±46 | 795,014 | +1,746 |
Bonner County's population since 2000
From 36,835 in 2000 to 54,420 in 2025: up 47.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Bonner County?
Bonner County holds 12 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Sandpoint with 10,645 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Sandpoint | 8,639 | $72,289 |
|---|---|---|
| Priest River | 1,696 | $58,782 |
| Ponderay | 1,289 | $51,346 |
| Kootenai | 941 | $70,885 |
| Dover | 752 | $99,821 |
| Clark Fork | 513 | $63,813 |
| LacledeGEOID 1644560 | 434 | $51,140 |
| BlanchardGEOID 1608290 | 379 | $59,012 |
| East HopeGEOID 1623680 | 229 | $93,000 |
| OldtownGEOID 1658600 | 221 | $57,833 |
| CoolinGEOID 1618010 | 138 | not published |
| HopeGEOID 1638440 | 98 | $98,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bonner County?
The median resident of Bonner County is 48.1 years old; 19.6% are under 18 and 26.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.7%. 2.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bonner County | Idaho | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.1±0.3 | 37.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.6%±0.1 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.4%±0.2 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0% | 13.6% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.0%±0.7 pts | 78.6% | −4.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 1.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7%±0.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.2%±0.5 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.1%±1.0 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.4%±0.9 pts | 8.0% | – |
| With a disability | 17.4%±1.4 pts | 14.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.1%±1.3 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.3%±1.3 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.6%±2.0 pts | 31.8% | +4.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.8%±1.1 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.6%±1.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
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 Bonner County earn?
Half of Bonner County's 20,283 households earn less than $66,979 a year (±$3,737), against $77,800 in Idaho. In 2015-2019 it was $61,850 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bonner County | Idaho | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,979±$3,737 | $77,800 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $98,751±$5,391 | $102,747 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,813±$2,158 | $38,952 | +$6,454 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.1%±1.9 pts | 10.6% | −3.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.4%±6.0 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.4%±1.3 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.4%±1.6 pts | 91.9% | – |
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 Bonner County?
Owners occupy 78.3% of Bonner County's occupied homes and renters 21.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $487,900 by its owner (±$19,459). The median renter pays $1,122 a month including utilities, and 31.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bonner County | Idaho | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $487,900±$19,459 | $418,600 | +$175,058 |
| Median gross rent | $1,122±$85 | $1,238 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.3%±5.0 pts | 36.9% | −9.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,822±$95 | $1,687 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.3%±1.9 pts | 72.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 26,867±46 | 795,014 | +1,746 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.4%±2.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.8%±2.0 pts | 73.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.3%±1.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.0%±0.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.5%±1.4 pts | 7.9% | – |
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 Bonner County building?
Builders took permits for 207 new housing units across Bonner County in 2025 (102 single-family), 3.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bonner County get to work?
73.4% of Bonner County's workers drive alone and 12.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Bonner County | Idaho | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.9%±1.6 pts | 63.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±1.2 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.4%±2.6 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.5%±1.9 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.6%±0.7 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.0%±1.7 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.2 min±1.2 | 21.6 min | no clear change |
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 are Bonner County's census tracts?
Bonner County is divided into 16 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $56,304 (Tract 9502.01) to $86,806 (Tract 9502.02).
| Tract 950116017950100 | 2,956±589 | $58,147 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.0116017950201 | 3,173±639 | $56,304 |
| Tract 9502.0216017950202 | 2,350±377 | $86,806 |
| Tract 9502.0316017950203 | 4,869±494 | $68,397 |
| Tract 950316017950300 | 4,360±448 | $70,000 |
| Tract 9504.0116017950401 | 1,542±387 | not published |
| Tract 9504.0216017950402 | 3,802±465 | $69,318 |
| Tract 9504.0316017950403 | 3,077±358 | $86,152 |
| Tract 950516017950500 | 3,638±575 | $58,070 |
| Tract 950616017950600 | 2,340±327 | $77,188 |
| Tract 9507.0116017950701 | 3,440±669 | $64,933 |
| Tract 9507.0216017950702 | 2,881±540 | $56,673 |
| Tract 9508.0116017950801 | 3,970±863 | $71,715 |
| Tract 9508.0216017950802 | 3,799±561 | $60,378 |
| Tract 9509.0116017950901 | 1,519±573 | $80,682 |
| Tract 9509.0216017950902 | 3,333±387 | $82,813 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Bonner County compare with Idaho's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 8th of 44 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 4th of 44 |
| Residents per square mile | 15th of 44 |
| Median household income | 25th of 44 |
| Median home value | 6th of 44 |
| Median gross rent | 9th of 44 |
| Poverty rate | 25th of 43 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13th of 44 |
| Median age | 8th of 44 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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