Population 51,049 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bonner County
Household size in Bonner County
| Period | Bonner County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.21 | 2.72 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.78 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.76 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.79 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.31 | +0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Bonner County run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.21 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bonner County
| Period | Bonner County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5 | 35.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.5 | 36.6 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.8 | 37.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.2 | 38.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Bonner County skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.5, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bonner County
| Period | Bonner County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Bonner County: 7.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bonner County
Renters in Bonner County
| Period | Bonner County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.9% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.3% | 30.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 27.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −1.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.7% of households in Bonner County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About half of owners (48.7%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bonner County
| Period | Bonner County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 11.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.6% | 10.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.2% of the housing in Bonner County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bonner County
| Period | Bonner County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 |
Bonner County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of Idaho. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bonner County
| Period | Bonner County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $691 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $801 | $820 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $871 | $941 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,229 | $1,407 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$538 | +$641 | +$606 |
The median renter in Bonner County pays $1,229 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $538 a month from 2006–10, a 78% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bonner County
Bachelor's degrees in Bonner County
| Period | Bonner County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 25.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.0% | 27.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.9% | 31.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Bonner County than nationally: 28.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bonner County
| Period | Bonner County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 88.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.5% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.0% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.4% | 92.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Bonner County have finished high school (92.4%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Idaho as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bonner County
| Period | Bonner County | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Bonner County is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Idaho as a whole (3.8%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bonner County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonner County | 2.52 | 48.2 | 7.1% | 21.7% | 19.2% | 1989 | $1,229 | 28.9% | 92.4% | 5.0% |
| Pend Oreille County | 2.38 | 49.0 | 8.9% | 19.2% | 22.7% | 1984 | $906 | 20.5% | 93.9% | 6.9% |
| Kootenai County | 2.61 | 42.0 | 9.5% | 28.7% | 9.8% | 1994 | $1,591 | 29.9% | 94.8% | 3.1% |
| Boundary County | 2.59 | 44.7 | 9.3% | 24.7% | 10.7% | 1991 | $975 | 23.9% | 85.6% | 3.0% |
| Stevens County | 2.52 | 47.4 | 7.5% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1985 | $1,013 | 22.1% | 91.8% | 5.5% |
| Lincoln County | 2.43 | 51.6 | 7.1% | 22.4% | 17.3% | 1982 | $845 | 18.7% | 89.6% | 5.8% |
| Ferry County | 2.34 | 51.7 | 8.1% | 21.9% | 23.1% | 1984 | $683 | 16.1% | 91.1% | 12.2% |
| Flathead County | 2.53 | 43.7 | 8.3% | 27.6% | 12.1% | 1989 | $1,358 | 36.7% | 95.5% | 3.0% |
| Okanogan County | 2.37 | 43.9 | 13.5% | 27.6% | 18.6% | 1982 | $944 | 24.6% | 85.0% | 4.8% |
| Glacier County | 3.11 | 34.8 | 24.6% | 36.3% | 17.1% | 1971 | $715 | 16.8% | 85.5% | 10.2% |
| Pondera County | 2.64 | 42.2 | 8.9% | 32.3% | 16.4% | 1968 | $799 | 19.5% | 86.0% | 6.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bonner County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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