As of 2026 the population of Ida County is 6,915. The population is expected to shrink to 6,841 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.21%.
The median age of Ida County residents is 45.
The diversity index of Ida County is 19.4, 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 $91,904 and projected to be $101,903 in 2031. Per capita income is $38,676, projected to be $42,740 in 2031. 2.68% of households – 185 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $961,947 and the average disposable income is $70,244.
There are 3,336 housing units in Ida County; 2,163 are owner-occupied, 724 are rented, and 449 are vacant. The average home value is $194,245, with 116 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,376 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 386 businesses in Ida County, employing 3,771 workers and pulling from a labor force of 3,426 age 16 and above. 690 workers commute into Ida County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
2,733 residents both live and work in/around Ida County. The average travel time is 16.1 minutes. 19.58% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.5% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,781 drive alone, 221 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 90 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 334 residents work from home.
1,888 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 721 have associates degrees, 826 have bachelor’s degrees, and 260 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
