Payette County, Idaho | |
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 Location within the U.S. state ofIdaho | |
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| Coordinates:44°01′N116°46′W / 44.01°N 116.76°W /44.01; -116.76 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Idaho |
| Founded | February 28, 1917 |
| Named after | Francois Payette |
| Seat | Payette |
| Largest city | Payette |
| Area | |
• Total | 410 sq mi (1,100 km2) |
| • Land | 407 sq mi (1,050 km2) |
| • Water | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) 0.65% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 25,386 |
| • Density | 62.4/sq mi (24.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Website | www |
Payette County is acounty located inIdaho in theUnited States of America. As of the2020 census, the population was 25,386.[1] Thecounty seat and largest city isPayette.[2]
Payette County is part of theOntario micropolitan area.
The county was established in 1917, partitioned fromCanyon County. It was named after thePayette River, which was named afterFrench-CanadianFrançois Payette.[3] Originally afur trapper with theNorth West Company, Payette was the first white man in the area in 1818.
Payette County is one of the few counties in Idaho to be the home to theendangeredIdaho ground squirrel.
According to theU.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 410 square miles (1,100 km2), of which 407 square miles (1,050 km2) is land and 3.4 square miles (8.8 km2) (0.8%) is water.[4] It is the smallest county in Idaho by area.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 7,021 | — | |
| 1930 | 7,318 | 4.2% | |
| 1940 | 9,511 | 30.0% | |
| 1950 | 11,921 | 25.3% | |
| 1960 | 12,363 | 3.7% | |
| 1970 | 12,401 | 0.3% | |
| 1980 | 15,722 | 26.8% | |
| 1990 | 16,434 | 4.5% | |
| 2000 | 20,578 | 25.2% | |
| 2010 | 22,623 | 9.9% | |
| 2020 | 25,386 | 12.2% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 27,662 | [5] | 9.0% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790–1960,[7] 1900–1990,[8] 1990–2000,[9] 2010,[10] | |||
As of thecensus[11] of 2000, there were 20,578 people, 7,371 households, and 5,572 families living in the county. The population density was 50 inhabitants per square mile (19/km2). There were 7,949 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile (7.7/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 90.25%White, 0.87%Native American, 0.85%Asian, 0.10%Black orAfrican American, 0.03%Pacific Islander, 5.57% fromother races, and 2.33% from two or more races. 11.92% of the population wereHispanic orLatino of any race. 19.5% were ofGerman, 13.5%English, 12.3%American and 8.3%Irish ancestry.
There were 7,371 households, out of which 37.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.00% weremarried couples living together, 9.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.40% were non-families. 20.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.21.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 30.60% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 26.60% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 13.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,046, and the median income for a family was $37,430. Males had a median income of $30,641 versus $21,421 for females. Theper capita income for the county was $14,924. About 9.70% of families and 13.20% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 16.70% of those under age 18 and 12.20% of those age 65 or over.
As of the2010 United States census, there were 22,623 people, 8,262 households, and 6,017 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 55.6 inhabitants per square mile (21.5/km2). There were 8,945 housing units at an average density of 22.0 per square mile (8.5/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 88.6% white, 1.1% American Indian, 0.8% Asian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 6.3% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 14.9% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 18.9% wereAmerican, 16.8% wereGerman, 13.2% wereEnglish, and 10.5% wereIrish.[14]
Of the 8,262 households, 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 27.2% were non-families, and 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.19. The median age was 37.2 years.[12]
The median income for a household in the county was $43,559 and the median income for a family was $50,323. Males had a median income of $38,582 versus $25,826 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,814. About 12.0% of families and 15.7% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 22.6% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.[15]
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 18,388 | 19,240 | 81.28% | 75.79% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 41 | 52 | 0.18% | 0.2% |
| Native American orAlaska Native (NH) | 185 | 163 | 0.82% | 0.64% |
| Asian (NH) | 187 | 207 | 0.83% | 0.82% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 15 | 31 | 0.07% | 0.12% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 15 | 133 | 0.07% | 0.52% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 429 | 1,292 | 1.9% | 5.09% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,363 | 4,268 | 14.87% | 16.81% |
| Total | 22,623 | 25,386 |
As of the2020 United States census, there were 25,386 people, 9,086 households, and 6,275 families residing in the county.
The county is served by three school districts:[18]
Residents are in the area (but not the taxation zone) forCollege of Western Idaho.[19]
Like most of Idaho, Payette County voters are overwhelmingly Republican. In no presidential election since 1936 has the county selected the Democratic candidate, andJimmy Carter in 1976 was the last Democrat to crack one third of the county's vote.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 1920 | 1,690 | 68.04% | 785 | 31.60% | 9 | 0.36% |
| 1924 | 1,160 | 47.39% | 401 | 16.38% | 887 | 36.23% |
| 1928 | 2,203 | 76.23% | 621 | 21.49% | 66 | 2.28% |
| 1932 | 1,529 | 42.63% | 1,836 | 51.18% | 222 | 6.19% |
| 1936 | 1,524 | 41.61% | 1,677 | 45.78% | 462 | 12.61% |
| 1940 | 2,554 | 58.52% | 1,790 | 41.02% | 20 | 0.46% |
| 1944 | 2,485 | 63.96% | 1,382 | 35.57% | 18 | 0.46% |
| 1948 | 2,430 | 59.54% | 1,568 | 38.42% | 83 | 2.03% |
| 1952 | 3,936 | 72.37% | 1,491 | 27.41% | 12 | 0.22% |
| 1956 | 3,342 | 65.41% | 1,767 | 34.59% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 3,472 | 61.94% | 2,133 | 38.06% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1964 | 2,764 | 52.43% | 2,508 | 47.57% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1968 | 3,032 | 61.18% | 1,216 | 24.54% | 708 | 14.29% |
| 1972 | 3,577 | 67.85% | 1,113 | 21.11% | 582 | 11.04% |
| 1976 | 3,115 | 57.44% | 2,195 | 40.48% | 113 | 2.08% |
| 1980 | 4,508 | 67.14% | 1,828 | 27.23% | 378 | 5.63% |
| 1984 | 4,605 | 75.23% | 1,410 | 23.04% | 106 | 1.73% |
| 1988 | 3,786 | 65.17% | 1,900 | 32.71% | 123 | 2.12% |
| 1992 | 2,895 | 42.92% | 1,656 | 24.55% | 2,194 | 32.53% |
| 1996 | 3,901 | 55.59% | 2,119 | 30.19% | 998 | 14.22% |
| 2000 | 4,961 | 72.34% | 1,643 | 23.96% | 254 | 3.70% |
| 2004 | 6,256 | 76.47% | 1,848 | 22.59% | 77 | 0.94% |
| 2008 | 5,988 | 68.88% | 2,415 | 27.78% | 290 | 3.34% |
| 2012 | 6,004 | 70.68% | 2,271 | 26.73% | 220 | 2.59% |
| 2016 | 6,489 | 74.55% | 1,507 | 17.31% | 708 | 8.13% |
| 2020 | 8,862 | 78.47% | 2,161 | 19.14% | 270 | 2.39% |
| 2024 | 9,458 | 80.42% | 2,064 | 17.55% | 239 | 2.03% |
The county is served by the Southwest Idaho Health District.[21]
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