Owyhee County, Idaho Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Owyhee County, Idaho
Owyhee County, Idaho Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
12,503
Median Age
39.0
Male Median
38.3
Female Median
40.1
Owyhee County, Idaho Population Growth

Owyhee County, Idaho Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +9.8%%.
+9.8%% Growth
Owyhee County, Idaho Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Owyhee County, Idaho Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.0 | 12,503 |
| 2023 | 38.3 | 12,284 |
| 2022 | 38.9 | 12,043 |
| 2021 | 40.0 | 11,815 |
| 2020 | 40.4 | 11,724 |
| 2019 | 38.9 | 11,552 |
| 2018 | 38.4 | 11,455 |
| 2017 | 38.6 | 11,384 |
| 2016 | 37.7 | 11,356 |
| 2015 | 37.5 | 11,364 |
| 2014 | 37.1 | 11,412 |
| 2013 | 36.0 | 11,474 |
| 2012 | 35.8 | 11,479 |
| 2011 | 35.6 | 11,449 |
| 2010 | 35.3 | 11,389 |
Owyhee County, Idaho Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.9% |
| 5–17 | 18.5% |
| 18–24 | 8.3% |
| 25–34 | 12.2% |
| 35–54 | 23.0% |
| 55–64 | 12.8% |
| 65+ | 19.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Owyhee County, Idaho
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 77.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 43.5
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 34.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Owyhee County, Idaho
The median age in Owyhee County, Idaho is 39.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Owyhee County, Idaho is 12,503.
In Owyhee County, Idaho, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Owyhee County, Idaho is aging.