Gooding County's estimated 2026 population is 16,493 with a growth rate of 0.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gooding County is the 21st largest county in Idaho. The 2010 population was 15,470 and has seen a growth of 6.61% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.1 years
Female: 37.5 years
Male: 38.4 years
There are 11,727 adults, (2,940 of whom are seniors) in Gooding County.
Female: 7,848 (49.3%)
Male: 8,083 (50.7%)
The racial composition of Gooding County includes 67.21% White, 13.17% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,708 | 67.21% |
| Two or more races | 2,722 | 17.09% |
| Other race | 2,098 | 13.17% |
| Native American | 349 | 2.19% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.28% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.06% |
Gooding County's average per capita income is $37,992. Household income levels show a median of $63,559. The poverty rate stands at 13%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,318 | - |
| Families | $76,105 | $87,737 |
| Households | $63,559 | $79,308 |
| Non Families | $37,647 | $57,538 |
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