Shoshone County's estimated 2026 population is 14,234 with a growth rate of 0.74% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Shoshone County is the 23rd largest county in Idaho. The 2010 population was 12,750 and has seen a growth of 11.64% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.8 years
Female: 44.9 years
Male: 44.4 years
There are 10,928 adults, (3,214 of whom are seniors) in Shoshone County.
Female: 6,891 (50%)
Male: 6,894 (50%)
The racial composition of Shoshone County includes 89.63% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,355 | 89.63% |
| Two or more races | 935 | 6.78% |
| Native American | 144 | 1.04% |
| Black or African American | 142 | 1.03% |
| Other race | 124 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.28% |
Shoshone County's average per capita income is $35,888. Household income levels show a median of $55,527. The poverty rate stands at 13.08%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,671 | - |
| Families | $68,607 | $80,142 |
| Households | $55,527 | $67,324 |
| Non Families | $36,364 | $48,061 |
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