County · Idaho
Kootenai County, Idaho
Kootenai County, Idaho. Kootenai County had 191,864 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 12.0% since 2020, faster than Idaho (+10.4%). It holds 16 places (14 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 39 census tracts. GEOID 16055.
Kootenai County is the county of the Coeur d'Alene, ID metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
191,864
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 171,362 · ACS 2020-2024: 181,996
Median household income
$81,861
±$2,371 (90% margin)
Idaho: $77,800
Median home value
$518,700
±$17,761 (90% margin)
Idaho: $418,600
Median gross rent
$1,492
±$50 (90% margin)
Idaho: $1,238
How many people live in Kootenai County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 171,362 residents in Kootenai County. The Census Bureau estimates 191,864 for July 1, 2025, up 12.0% since 2020, faster than Idaho (+10.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 181,996 over 1,238 square miles of land.
| Measure | Kootenai County | Idaho | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 181,996 | 1,934,262 | +24,674 |
| Households | 71,172±810 | 713,005 | +8,868 |
| Average household size | 2.53±0.03 | 2.64 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 80,260±123 | 795,014 | +9,368 |
Kootenai County's population since 2000
From 108,685 in 2000 to 191,864 in 2025: up 76.5%. 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 Kootenai County?
Kootenai County holds 16 places: 14 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Coeur d'Alene with 58,179 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Coeur d'Alene | 54,628 | $72,338 |
|---|---|---|
| Post Falls | 38,485 | $82,183 |
| Hayden | 15,570 | $82,958 |
| Rathdrum | 9,211 | $86,563 |
| Dalton Gardens | 2,537 | $80,000 |
| Spirit Lake | 2,337 | $65,192 |
| Hauser | 761 | $74,792 |
| Athol | 709 | $70,250 |
| Hayden Lake | 649 | $108,750 |
| Rockford Bay | 325 | $125,192 |
| Worley | 253 | $45,536 |
| HarrisonGEOID 1635200 | 233 | $108,194 |
| Fernan Lake VillageGEOID 1627550 | 164 | $125,000 |
| HuetterGEOID 1639070 | 104 | $39,438 |
| Conkling ParkGEOID 1617830 | 73 | $31,554 |
| State LineGEOID 1677050 | 39 | $48,750 |
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 Kootenai County?
The median resident of Kootenai County is 40.9 years old; 22.3% are under 18 and 20.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.2%. 2.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Kootenai County | Idaho | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9±0.3 | 37.3 | +0.7 |
| Under 18 years | 22.3%±0.1 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.1%±0.1 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.7% | 13.6% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.6%±0.8 pts | 78.6% | −5.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 1.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.2%±0.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3%±0.3 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.2%±0.4 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.7%±0.6 pts | 8.0% | – |
| With a disability | 15.0%±0.8 pts | 14.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.4%±0.8 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.7%±0.6 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.0%±1.3 pts | 31.8% | +4.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.7%±0.7 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.6%±0.9 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 Kootenai County earn?
Half of Kootenai County's 71,172 households earn less than $81,861 a year (±$2,371), against $77,800 in Idaho. In 2015-2019 the median was $70,447 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,414 after inflation. 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kootenai County | Idaho | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,861±$2,371 | $77,800 | +$11,414 |
| Mean household income | $103,508±$2,978 | $102,747 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,981±$1,155 | $38,952 | +$4,124 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.0%±1.1 pts | 10.6% | −2.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.0%±2.4 pts | 12.4% | −6.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.7%±0.9 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.2%±0.9 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 Kootenai County?
Owners occupy 71.3% of Kootenai County's occupied homes and renters 28.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $518,700 by its owner (±$17,761). The median renter pays $1,492 a month including utilities, and 41.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kootenai County | Idaho | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $518,700±$17,761 | $418,600 | +$198,350 |
| Median gross rent | $1,492±$50 | $1,238 | +$270 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.1%±3.9 pts | 36.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,849±$44 | $1,687 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.3%±1.4 pts | 72.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 80,260±123 | 795,014 | +9,368 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.9%±1.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.6%±1.5 pts | 73.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.3%±0.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.2%±0.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.1%±0.7 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 Kootenai County building?
Builders took permits for 1,705 new housing units across Kootenai County in 2025 (1,217 single-family), 8.9 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 Kootenai County get to work?
73.9% of Kootenai County's workers drive alone and 15.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | Kootenai County | Idaho | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.5%±1.0 pts | 63.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | −0.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 73.9%±1.5 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9%±1.1 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±0.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.1%±1.2 pts | 13.3% | +9.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.8 min±0.7 | 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 Kootenai County's census tracts?
Kootenai County is divided into 39 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $37,266 (Tract 9.01) to $137,862 (Tract 18.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Kootenai County compare with Idaho's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 3rd of 44 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 10th of 44 |
| Residents per square mile | 3rd of 44 |
| Median household income | 5th of 44 |
| Median home value | 4th of 44 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd of 44 |
| Poverty rate | 38th of 43 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11th of 44 |
| Median age | 18th 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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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