Benewah County's estimated 2026 population is 10,530 with a growth rate of 0.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Benewah County is the 30th largest county in Idaho. The 2010 population was 9,291 and has seen a growth of 13.34% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.5 years
Female: 46 years
Male: 45.2 years
There are 7,907 adults, (2,426 of whom are seniors) in Benewah County.
Female: 4,959 (48.9%)
Male: 5,183 (51.1%)
The racial composition of Benewah County includes 84.29% White, 8.27% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,549 | 84.29% |
| Native American | 839 | 8.27% |
| Two or more races | 658 | 6.49% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 0.54% |
| Other race | 39 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
Benewah County's average per capita income is $41,157. Household income levels show a median of $59,794. The poverty rate stands at 12.89%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,943 | - |
| Families | $78,418 | $93,590 |
| Households | $59,794 | $77,752 |
| Non Families | $35,250 | $41,559 |
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