County · Idaho
Minidoka County, Idaho
Minidoka County, Idaho. Minidoka County had 22,911 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.1% since 2020, slower than Idaho (+10.4%). It holds 6 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 16067.
Minidoka County is one of the 2 counties of the Burley, ID micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,911
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 21,613 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,208
Median household income
$70,377
±$7,656 (90% margin)
Idaho: $77,800
Median home value
$262,600
±$17,480 (90% margin)
Idaho: $418,600
Median gross rent
$900
±$51 (90% margin)
Idaho: $1,238
How many people live in Minidoka County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 21,613 residents in Minidoka County. The Census Bureau estimates 22,911 for July 1, 2025, up 6.1% since 2020, slower than Idaho (+10.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 22,208 over 757 square miles of land.
| Measure | Minidoka County | Idaho | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,208 | 1,934,262 | +1,503 |
| Households | 8,107±186 | 713,005 | +857 |
| Average household size | 2.73±0.06 | 2.64 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 8,644±23 | 795,014 | +443 |
Minidoka County's population since 2000
From 20,174 in 2000 to 22,911 in 2025: up 13.6%. 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 Minidoka County?
Minidoka County holds 6 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Rupert with 6,460 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 Minidoka County?
The median resident of Minidoka County is 34.9 years old; 28.2% are under 18 and 16.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 37.0%. 11.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Minidoka County | Idaho | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9±0.8 | 37.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.2%±0.4 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.1%±0.3 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 37.0% | 13.6% | +1.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.8%±0.7 pts | 78.6% | −3.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3%±0.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.8%±1.8 pts | 5.9% | −2.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.7%±2.3 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9%±1.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
| With a disability | 13.5%±1.9 pts | 14.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.4%±2.7 pts | 9.1% | −4.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.0%±2.9 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.7%±2.3 pts | 31.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4%±1.7 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0%±1.7 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 Minidoka County earn?
Half of Minidoka County's 8,107 households earn less than $70,377 a year (±$7,656), against $77,800 in Idaho. In 2015-2019 it was $65,682 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Minidoka County | Idaho | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,377±$7,656 | $77,800 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,232±$8,747 | $102,747 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,008±$2,997 | $38,952 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.5%±2.9 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.9%±5.7 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.1%±2.4 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.7%±2.9 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 Minidoka County?
Owners occupy 69.2% of Minidoka County's occupied homes and renters 30.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $262,600 by its owner (±$17,480). The median renter pays $900 a month including utilities, and 28.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Minidoka County | Idaho | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $262,600±$17,480 | $418,600 | +$78,488 |
| Median gross rent | $900±$51 | $1,238 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.7%±8.5 pts | 36.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,379±$83 | $1,687 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.2%±3.2 pts | 72.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,644±23 | 795,014 | +443 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0%±1.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.9%±4.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.4%±3.5 pts | 73.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.9%±2.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±1.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.1%±2.3 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 Minidoka County building?
Builders took permits for 156 new housing units across Minidoka County in 2025 (149 single-family), 6.8 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 Minidoka County get to work?
80.8% of Minidoka County's workers drive alone and 4.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Minidoka County | Idaho | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.8%±2.5 pts | 63.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4%±1.3 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.8%±3.4 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.2%±2.8 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.7%±1.7 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.4 min±1.0 | 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 Minidoka County's census tracts?
Minidoka County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $59,194 (Tract 9704) to $79,004 (Tract 9701).
| Tract 970116067970100 | 3,623±473 | $79,004 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970216067970200 | 6,518±518 | $70,118 |
| Tract 970316067970300 | 2,980±393 | $71,563 |
| Tract 970416067970400 | 4,840±451 | $59,194 |
| Tract 970516067970500 | 4,247±511 | $73,264 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Minidoka County compare with Idaho's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 18th of 44 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 30th of 44 |
| Residents per square mile | 13th of 44 |
| Median household income | 19th of 44 |
| Median home value | 37th of 44 |
| Median gross rent | 23rd of 44 |
| Poverty rate | 8th of 43 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39th of 44 |
| Median age | 33rd 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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