Blaine County, Idaho

Blaine County is a United States county located in the United States of Idaho. It is home to over 18991 people (2000 census). The July 2008 population estimate is 21731, It is the 15th most populous county in the U.S. state of Idaho. The county comprises an area of 2661.02 sq mi (6892.01 kmē), of which, 2644.78 square miles (6849.95 kmē) of it is land and 16.24 square miles (42.06 kmē) of it is water, it is the seventh largest in terms of geographical size.

Blaine County Idaho
Map of Blaine County, Idaho

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 18991 people, 7780 households, and 4841 families residing in the county. The population density was 7.2 people per square mile (2.78/kmē), it is the 25th most densely populated county in the U.S. state of Idaho. There were 12186 housing units at an average density of 4.6 per square mile (1.78/kmē). The average household size was 2.4 people, and the average family size was 2.96 people. In the county Age distribution was 24% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 92.7 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 93.7 females. As of July 2008, the population was estimated at 21731, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 96.24% White, 0.67% Black or African American, 0.54% American Indian, 1.38% Asian, 0.09% Native Hawaiian, and 1.08% from two or more races.

Blaine County Idaho Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Blaine County Idaho School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Blaine County Idaho GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $50496, it is the highest county by median household income in the U.S. state of Idaho. The median income for a family in the county was $60037, it would be the highest county by median family income in the U.S. state of Idaho. The per capita income for the county was $31346, making it the highest county by per capita income in Idaho.

In 2000, 4341 pupils and students, of which 2273 are male and 2068 are female, 22.86% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 253 nursery or pri school, 230 kindergarten, 2213 elementary school, 997 high school and 648 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Bellevue CityBlaine County1.191.19018761577.51909445438
2Carey CityBlaine County3.353.350513153.11402739861
3Hailey CityBlaine County3.163.16062001959.32125551347
4Ketchum CityBlaine County3.033.0303003991.44179845457
5Sun Valley CityBlaine County9.879.870.011427144.65056371000
YearPopulation
April 2000 census18991
April 2000 Estimate18991
July 2000 Estimate19117
July 2001 Estimate19798
July 2002 Estimate20272
July 2003 Estimate20666
July 2004 Estimate20960
July 2005 Estimate21069
July 2006 Estimate21323
July 2007 Estimate21445
July 2008 Estimate21731
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school16984253
Kindergarten77153230
Elementary school119810152213
High school539458997
College or graduate school290358648
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Blaine County, Idaho$50496$60037$31346
Idaho, United States$37572$43490$17841
United States$41994$50046$21587