Lemhi County, Idaho Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Lemhi County, Idaho
Lemhi County, Idaho Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
8,249
Median Age
53.3
Male Median
52.9
Female Median
53.4
Lemhi County, Idaho Population Growth

Lemhi County, Idaho Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +4.9%%.
+4.9%% Growth
Lemhi County, Idaho Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Lemhi County, Idaho Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53.3 | 8,249 |
| 2023 | 53.1 | 8,166 |
| 2022 | 53.2 | 8,043 |
| 2021 | 52.8 | 7,948 |
| 2020 | 53.4 | 7,929 |
| 2019 | 52.1 | 7,847 |
| 2018 | 52.3 | 7,798 |
| 2017 | 52.9 | 7,755 |
| 2016 | 52.6 | 7,743 |
| 2015 | 51.2 | 7,790 |
| 2014 | 50.6 | 7,828 |
| 2013 | 50.3 | 7,853 |
| 2012 | 50.0 | 7,892 |
| 2011 | 49.2 | 7,895 |
| 2010 | 47.8 | 7,861 |
Lemhi County, Idaho Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.0% |
| 5–17 | 12.9% |
| 18–24 | 8.6% |
| 25–34 | 5.3% |
| 35–54 | 21.7% |
| 55–64 | 16.5% |
| 65+ | 30.9% |
Dependency Ratios for Lemhi County, Idaho
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 91.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 32.5
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 59.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Lemhi County, Idaho
The median age in Lemhi County, Idaho is 53.3 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Lemhi County, Idaho is 8,249.
In Lemhi County, Idaho, seniors (ages 65+) make up 30.9% of the population, while children under 18 represent 12.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Lemhi County, Idaho is aging.