Regional Profile

Ida County

Population Demographics

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.

Housing and Income

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.

Business and Workforce

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