As of 2025 the population of Ida County is 7,097. The population is expected to shrink to 6,977 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.34%.
The median age of Ida County residents is 44.
The diversity index of Ida County is 19.3, meaning that there is a 19% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Ida County is $89,374 and projected to be $98,643 in 2030. Per capita income is $36,807, projected to be $40,213 in 2030. 2.69% of households – 191 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,020,649 and the average disposable income is $67,737.
There are 3,343 housing units in Ida County; 2,192 are owner-occupied, 726 are rented, and 425 are vacant. The average home value is $185,996, with 107 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,360 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 394 businesses in Ida County, employing 3,940 workers and pulling from a labor force of 3,458 age 16 and above. 674 workers commute into Ida County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
2,780 residents both live and work in/around Ida County. The average travel time is 17.0 minutes. 19.93% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.87% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,811 drive alone, 200 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 107 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 335 residents work from home.
1,910 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 745 have associates degrees, 834 have bachelor’s degrees, and 235 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
