Ida County, IA
Ida County Overview
6,969
TOTAL POPULATION
3,506
MALE POPULATION
3,463
FEMALE POPULATION
101.24
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.77
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,708
PER CAPITA INCOME
$80,050
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$63,125
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$7,408
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,601
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Ida County Area Codes
Race in Ida County
The most populous races in Ida County are White / Caucasian (6,623 | 95.0%), Hispanic or Latino (250 | 3.6%), and Two or more Races (182 | 2.6%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 28 | 0.4% |
| Black / African American | 55 | 0.8% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 250 | 3.6% |
| Native / Alaskan | 4 | 0.1% |
| White / Caucasian | 6,623 | 95.0% |
| Two or more Races | 182 | 2.6% |
| Some other Race | 77 | 1.1% |
| Total | 6,969 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Ida County
The most populous ancestries reported in Ida County are German (3,224 | 46.3%), Irish (641 | 9.2%), English (582 | 8.4%), American (368 | 5.3%), and Swedish (259 | 3.7%), together accounting for 72.8% of all Ida County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 368 | 5.3% |
| Brazilian | 16 | 0.2% |
| British | 5 | 0.1% |
| Burmese | 15 | 0.2% |
| Cajun | 3 | 0.0% |
| Canadian | 4 | 0.1% |
| Creek | 14 | 0.2% |
| Czech | 26 | 0.4% |
| Danish | 231 | 3.3% |
| Dutch | 233 | 3.3% |
| Eastern European | 10 | 0.1% |
| English | 582 | 8.4% |
| European | 77 | 1.1% |
| Finnish | 41 | 0.6% |
| French | 67 | 1.0% |
| French Canadian | 15 | 0.2% |
| German | 3,224 | 46.3% |
| Greek | 19 | 0.3% |
| Indian (Asian) | 6 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 641 | 9.2% |
| Italian | 116 | 1.7% |
| Korean | 7 | 0.1% |
| Luxembourger | 1 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 214 | 3.1% |
| Mexican American Indian | 6 | 0.1% |
| Northern European | 14 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 155 | 2.2% |
| Pennsylvania German | 1 | 0.0% |
| Polish | 69 | 1.0% |
| Puerto Rican | 8 | 0.1% |
| Samoan | 2 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian | 48 | 0.7% |
| Scotch-Irish | 10 | 0.1% |
| Scottish | 99 | 1.4% |
| Swedish | 259 | 3.7% |
| Swiss | 48 | 0.7% |
| Ukrainian | 10 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 24 | 0.3% | View All 38 Rows |
Immigrants in Ida County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Ida County came from Central America (45 | 0.6%), Latin America (45 | 0.6%), Mexico (45 | 0.6%), Asia (28 | 0.4%), and Canada (24 | 0.3%), together accounting for 2.7% of all Ida County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 28 | 0.4% |
| Canada | 24 | 0.3% |
| Central America | 45 | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 15 | 0.2% |
| Eastern Europe | 10 | 0.1% |
| Europe | 10 | 0.1% |
| India | 6 | 0.1% |
| Korea | 15 | 0.2% |
| Latin America | 45 | 0.6% |
| Mexico | 45 | 0.6% |
| Philippines | 7 | 0.1% |
| Romania | 10 | 0.1% |
| South Central Asia | 6 | 0.1% |
| South Eastern Asia | 7 | 0.1% | View All 14 Rows |
Sex and Age in Ida County
Sex and Age in Ida County
The most populous age groups in Ida County are 60 to 64 Years (334 | 9.5%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (282 | 8.1%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 183 (5.2%) | 203 (5.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 195 (5.6%) | 250 (7.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 321 (9.2%) | 232 (6.7%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 236 (6.7%) | 228 (6.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 208 (5.9%) | 173 (5.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 157 (4.5%) | 159 (4.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 171 (4.9%) | 169 (4.9%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 242 (6.9%) | 186 (5.4%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 181 (5.2%) | 199 (5.8%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 194 (5.5%) | 164 (4.7%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 175 (5.0%) | 184 (5.3%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 208 (5.9%) | 228 (6.6%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 334 (9.5%) | 258 (7.4%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 207 (5.9%) | 282 (8.1%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 202 (5.8%) | 120 (3.5%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 117 (3.3%) | 168 (4.9%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 97 (2.8%) | 106 (3.1%) |
| 85 Years and over | 78 (2.2%) | 154 (4.4%) |
| Total | 3,506 (100.0%) | 3,463 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Ida County
Median Family Size in Ida County
The median family size in Ida County is 2.82 persons per family, with single female/mother families (234 | 12.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.94 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (170 | 9.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.57 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,464 (78.4%) | 2.83 |
| Single Male/Father | 170 (9.1%) | 2.57 |
| Single Female/Mother | 234 (12.5%) | 2.94 |
| Total Families | 1,868 (100.0%) | 2.82 |
Median Household Size in Ida County
The median household size in Ida County is 2.27 persons per household, with single female/mother households (234 | 7.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.38 persons per household. non-family households (1,148 | 38.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,464 (48.5%) | 2.84 |
| Single Male/Father | 170 (5.6%) | 3.22 |
| Single Female/Mother | 234 (7.8%) | 3.38 |
| Non-family | 1,148 (38.1%) | 1.16 |
| Total Households | 3,016 (100.0%) | 2.27 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Ida County
Out of a total of 3,016 households in Ida County, 1,868 (61.9%) are family households, while 1,148 (38.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 946, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 982.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 982 (32.6%) |
| 2-Person Households | 946 (31.4%) | 157 (5.2%) |
| 3-Person Households | 361 (12.0%) | 9 (0.3%) |
| 4-Person Households | 332 (11.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 159 (5.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 54 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 16 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,868 (61.9%) | 1,148 (38.1%) |
Female Fertility in Ida County
Fertility by Age in Ida County
Average fertility rate in Ida County is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 100.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 73.5% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 50 (73.5%) | 100.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 18 (26.5%) | 30.0 |
| Total | 68 (100.0%) | 51.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ida County
69.1% of women with births (68) in Ida County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 42.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 29 (58.0%) | 21 (42.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 47 (69.1%) | 21 (30.9%) |
Fertility by Education in Ida County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 1 (1.5%) | 5.0 |
| High School Diploma | 16 (23.5%) | 65.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 14 (20.6%) | 26.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37 (54.4%) | 138.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 68 (100.0%) | 51.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ida County
30.9% of women with births in Ida County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 75.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 4 (25.0%) | 12 (75.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 5 (35.7%) | 9 (64.3%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 47 (69.1%) | 21 (30.9%) |
Income in Ida County
Income Overview in Ida County
Per Capita Income in Ida County is $35,708, while median incomes of families and households are $80,050 and $63,125 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 6,969 | $35,708 |
| Median Family Income | 1,868 | $80,050 |
| Mean Family Income | 1,868 | $97,777 |
| Median Household Income | 3,016 | $63,125 |
| Mean Household Income | 3,016 | $82,137 |
| Income Deficit | 1,868 | $7,408 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 6,969 | 29.88% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 6,969 | 70.12¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 6,969 | 0.43 |
Earnings by Sex in Ida County
Average Earnings in Ida County are $40,546, $46,222 for men and $32,411 for women, a difference of 29.9%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 2,125 (54.9%) | $46,222 |
| Female | 1,744 (45.1%) | $32,411 |
| Total | 3,869 (100.0%) | $40,546 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ida County
The most common earnings brackets in Ida County are $100,000+ for men (238 | 11.2%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (177 | 10.2%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 189 (8.9%) | 91 (5.2%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 28 (1.3%) | 44 (2.5%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 92 (4.3%) | 56 (3.2%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 31 (1.5%) | 87 (5.0%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 44 (2.1%) | 103 (5.9%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 63 (3.0%) | 69 (4.0%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 50 (2.4%) | 76 (4.4%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 28 (1.3%) | 57 (3.3%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 9 (0.4%) | 50 (2.9%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 40 (1.9%) | 107 (6.1%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 75 (3.5%) | 78 (4.5%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 53 (2.5%) | 108 (6.2%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 109 (5.1%) | 163 (9.3%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 208 (9.8%) | 114 (6.5%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 144 (6.8%) | 177 (10.2%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 181 (8.5%) | 78 (4.5%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 171 (8.1%) | 121 (6.9%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 185 (8.7%) | 37 (2.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 187 (8.8%) | 102 (5.9%) |
| $100,000+ | 238 (11.2%) | 26 (1.5%) |
| Total | 2,125 (100.0%) | 1,744 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ida County
Average earnings in Ida County are $50,970 for men and $36,623 for women, a difference of 28.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $92,917, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $47,500. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $65,625, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,922.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $53,304 | $24,922 |
| High School Diploma | $47,670 | $32,063 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $47,500 | $36,635 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,607 | $43,421 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,917 | $65,625 |
| Total | $50,970 | $36,623 |
Family Income in Ida County
Family Income Brackets in Ida County
According to the Ida County family income data, there are 430 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 37 families (2.0%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 50 | 2.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 37 | 2.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 106 | 5.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 97 | 5.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 192 | 10.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 402 | 21.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 325 | 17.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 430 | 23.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 118 | 6.3% |
| $200,000+ | 110 | 5.9% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ida County
5-person families (147 | 7.9%) account for the highest median family income in Ida County with $98,750 per family, while 2-person families (1,059 | 56.7%) have the highest median income of $33,052 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 1,059 (56.7%) | $66,103 |
| 3-Person Families | 339 (18.1%) | $84,940 |
| 4-Person Families | 268 (14.3%) | $93,500 |
| 5-Person Families | 147 (7.9%) | $98,750 |
| 6-Person Families | 40 (2.1%) | $71,818 |
| 7+ Person Families | 15 (0.8%) | $0 |
| Total | 1,868 (100.0%) | $80,050 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Ida County
The median family income in Ida County is $80,050, with families comprising 3+ earners (206) having the highest median family income of $118,571, while families with no earners (288) have the lowest median family income of $48,594, accounting for 11.0% and 15.4% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 288 (15.4%) | $48,594 |
| 1 Earner | 565 (30.2%) | $53,903 |
| 2 Earners | 809 (43.3%) | $97,188 |
| 3+ Earners | 206 (11.0%) | $118,571 |
| Total | 1,868 (100.0%) | $80,050 |
Household Income in Ida County
Household Income Brackets in Ida County
With 664 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Ida County, accounting for 22.0% of all households. In contrast, only 133 households (4.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 142 | 4.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 133 | 4.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 235 | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 217 | 7.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 374 | 12.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 664 | 22.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 425 | 14.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 546 | 18.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 133 | 4.4% |
| $200,000+ | 148 | 4.9% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Ida County
The median household income in Ida County is $63,125, with the highest median household income of $81,369 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 825 households (27.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $42,344, with 246 households (8.2%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 246 (8.2%) | $42,344 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 825 (27.4%) | $81,369 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 1,039 (34.4%) | $69,050 |
| 65+ Years | 906 (30.0%) | $47,917 |
| Total | 3,016 (100.0%) | $63,125 |
Poverty in Ida County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ida County
With 10.4% poverty level for males and 12.7% for females among the residents of Ida County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 74 males (25.7%) and 92 females (34.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 23 (12.6%) | 23 (11.3%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 63 (20.9%) | 25 (8.8%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 15 (8.4%) | 15 (11.1%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 74 (25.7%) | 92 (34.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 29 (8.9%) | 29 (8.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 62 (15.2%) | 55 (14.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 8 (2.2%) | 66 (19.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 42 (7.9%) | 44 (9.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 20 (5.1%) | 37 (9.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 21 (7.8%) | 42 (11.4%) |
| Total | 357 (10.4%) | 428 (12.7%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ida County
According to the poverty statistics in Ida County, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 159 (87.4%) | 180 (88.7%) |
| 5 Years | 35 (100.0%) | 41 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 239 (79.1%) | 260 (91.2%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 163 (91.6%) | 120 (88.9%) |
| 15 Years | 25 (100.0%) | 45 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 130 (100.0%) | 90 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 214 (74.3%) | 174 (65.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 297 (91.1%) | 299 (91.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 347 (84.8%) | 330 (85.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 358 (97.8%) | 282 (81.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 492 (92.1%) | 442 (90.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 375 (94.9%) | 356 (90.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 249 (92.2%) | 325 (88.6%) |
| Total | 3,083 (89.6%) | 2,944 (87.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ida County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Ida County show that 1.9% or 28 of the total 1,464 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.6%, comprising of 25 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 941 (97.4%) | 25 (2.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 336 (99.1%) | 3 (0.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 150 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,436 (98.1%) | 28 (1.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ida County
According to the poverty data in Ida County, 21.2% or 36 single-father households and 34.6% or 81 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (26.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 9 (26.5%) | 34 (42.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 26 (23.4%) | 32 (29.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 1 (5.3%) | 6 (17.6%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
| Total | 36 (21.2%) | 81 (34.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ida County
The poverty data for Ida County shows that 28 of the married-couple family households (1.9%) and 117 of the single-parent households (29.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 25 households (2.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 household (60.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 25 (2.6%) | 43 (37.4%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 3 (0.9%) | 58 (26.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (13.2%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (60.0%) |
| Total | 28 (1.9%) | 117 (29.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Ida County
Employment by Class of Employer in Ida County
Among the 3,435 employed individuals in Ida County, private company employees (2,324 | 67.7%), self-employed (not incorporated) (308 | 9.0%), and local government employees (289 | 8.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 2,324 | 67.7% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 201 | 5.9% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 308 | 9.0% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 165 | 4.8% |
| Local Government Employees | 289 | 8.4% |
| State Government Employees | 103 | 3.0% |
| Federal Government Employees | 39 | 1.1% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 6 | 0.2% |
| Total | 3,435 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Ida County
According to the labor force statistics for Ida County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,515), 65.3% or 3,601 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 72 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 95.9% or 303 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.0% or 9 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 232 (58.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 354 (92.9%) | 4 (1.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 303 (95.9%) | 5 (1.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 320 (94.1%) | 12 (3.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 727 (90.0%) | 7 (1.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 631 (88.0%) | 26 (4.1%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 316 (72.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 430 (72.6%) | 4 (0.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 240 (29.6%) | 5 (2.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 50 (6.9%) | 9 (18.0%) |
| Total | 3,601 (65.3%) | 72 (2.0%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ida County
According to labor force statistics for Ida County, 85.0% of individuals (2,728) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,209) are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 55 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 86.8% or 1,088 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.4% or 48 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 156 (71.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 878 (84.4%) | 8 (0.8%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 1,088 (86.8%) | 55 (4.4%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 605 (86.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,728 (85.0%) | 64 (2.0%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Ida County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ida County are Management (486 | 13.8%), Community & Social Service (315 | 9.0%), Education Instruction & Library (222 | 6.3%), Business & Financial (132 | 3.8%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (128 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ida County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (92.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (94.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (89.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (86.9%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 369 (75.9%) | 117 (24.1%) |
| Business & Financial | 48 (36.4%) | 84 (63.6%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 37 (84.1%) | 7 (15.9%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 11 (64.7%) | 6 (35.3%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 13 (92.9%) | 1 (7.1%) |
| Community & Social Service | 74 (23.5%) | 241 (76.5%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 33 (51.6%) | 31 (48.4%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 29 (13.1%) | 193 (86.9%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 6 (26.1%) | 17 (73.9%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 14 (10.9%) | 114 (89.1%) |
| Health Technologists | 4 (5.6%) | 67 (94.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 542 (49.0%) | 563 (50.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,897 (54.0%) | 1,618 (46.0%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Ida County are Food Preparation & Serving (188 | 5.3%), Healthcare Support (132 | 3.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (113 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (88 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (34 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Ida County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (44.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (30.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (80.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (75.8%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 132 (100.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 9 (26.5%) | 25 (73.5%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 8 (24.2%) | 25 (75.8%) |
| Law Enforcement | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 84 (44.7%) | 104 (55.3%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 34 (30.1%) | 79 (69.9%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 17 (19.3%) | 71 (80.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 144 (26.0%) | 411 (74.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,897 (54.0%) | 1,618 (46.0%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ida County are Office & Administration (385 | 11.0%), and Sales & Related (312 | 8.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 133 (42.6%) | 179 (57.4%) |
| Office & Administration | 77 (20.0%) | 308 (80.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 210 (30.1%) | 487 (69.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,897 (54.0%) | 1,618 (46.0%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ida County are Construction & Extraction (254 | 7.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (172 | 4.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (120 | 3.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 108 (90.0%) | 12 (10.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 231 (90.9%) | 23 (9.1%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 165 (95.9%) | 7 (4.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 504 (92.3%) | 42 (7.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,897 (54.0%) | 1,618 (46.0%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Ida County are Production (344 | 9.8%), Transportation (172 | 4.9%), and Material Moving (96 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 269 (78.2%) | 75 (21.8%) |
| Transportation | 156 (90.7%) | 16 (9.3%) |
| Material Moving | 72 (75.0%) | 24 (25.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 497 (81.2%) | 115 (18.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,897 (54.0%) | 1,618 (46.0%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Ida County
Employment Industries in Ida County
The major employment industries in Ida County include Manufacturing (806 | 22.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (525 | 14.9%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (338 | 9.6%), Educational Services (324 | 9.2%), and Retail Trade (317 | 9.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Ida County
The Ida County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (95.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (92.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (89.3%), and Educational Services (82.1%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 322 (95.3%) | 16 (4.7%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 252 (86.0%) | 41 (14.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 588 (73.0%) | 218 (27.1%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 39 (79.6%) | 10 (20.4%) |
| Retail Trade | 143 (45.1%) | 174 (54.9%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 101 (84.2%) | 19 (15.8%) |
| Utilities | 67 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 4 (7.4%) | 50 (92.6%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 43 (25.8%) | 124 (74.3%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 13 (30.9%) | 29 (69.1%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 10 (43.5%) | 13 (56.5%) |
| Educational Services | 58 (17.9%) | 266 (82.1%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 56 (10.7%) | 469 (89.3%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 9 (25.0%) | 27 (75.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 86 (56.6%) | 66 (43.4%) |
| Public Administration | 22 (50.0%) | 22 (50.0%) |
| Total | 1,897 (54.0%) | 1,618 (46.0%) |
Education in Ida County
School Enrollment in Ida County
The most common levels of schooling among the 1,432 students in Ida County are middle school (405 | 28.3%), elementary school (386 | 27.0%), and high school (369 | 25.8%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 93 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 55 | 3.8% |
| Elementary School | 386 | 27.0% |
| Middle School | 405 | 28.3% |
| High School | 369 | 25.8% |
| College / Undergraduate | 103 | 7.2% |
| Graduate / Professional | 21 | 1.5% |
| Total | 1,432 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ida County
Out of a total of 1,432 students who are enrolled in schools in Ida County, 105 (7.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,327 (92.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 7 (35.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 286 (98.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 33 (67.3%) | 16 (32.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 386 (91.2%) | 37 (8.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 475 (95.6%) | 22 (4.4%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 286 (98.6%) | 4 (1.4%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 108 (88.5%) | 14 (11.5%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 10 (71.4%) | 4 (28.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 13 (65.0%) | 7 (35.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 16 (94.1%) | 1 (5.9%) |
| Total | 1,327 (92.7%) | 105 (7.3%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ida County
Education (247 | 24.0%), business (223 | 21.7%), science & technology (109 | 10.6%), bio, nature & agricultural (87 | 8.5%), and arts & humanities (72 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 1,029 individuals in Ida County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 36 | 3.5% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 87 | 8.5% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 28 | 2.7% |
| Psychology | 60 | 5.8% |
| Social Sciences | 42 | 4.1% |
| Engineering | 7 | 0.7% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 5 | 0.5% |
| Science & Technology | 109 | 10.6% |
| Business | 223 | 21.7% |
| Education | 247 | 24.0% |
| Literature & Languages | 5 | 0.5% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 46 | 4.5% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 26 | 2.5% |
| Communications | 36 | 3.5% |
| Arts & Humanities | 72 | 7.0% |
| Total | 1,029 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Ida County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ida County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ida County are males with 2 vehicles (685, accounting for 36.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (555, making up 43.7%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 39 (2.1%) | 17 (1.1%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 287 (15.4%) | 272 (17.4%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 685 (36.7%) | 555 (35.4%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 495 (26.5%) | 468 (29.9%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 216 (11.6%) | 139 (8.9%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 146 (7.8%) | 116 (7.4%) |
| Total | 1,868 (100.0%) | 1,567 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Ida County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ida County are 5 to 9 minutes (697 commuters, 22.4%), less than 5 minutes (561 commuters, 18.0%), and 10 to 14 minutes (455 commuters, 14.6%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 561 | 18.0% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 697 | 22.4% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 455 | 14.6% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 430 | 13.8% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 231 | 7.4% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 117 | 3.8% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 190 | 6.1% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 30 | 1.0% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 87 | 2.8% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 147 | 4.7% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 97 | 3.1% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 72 | 2.3% |
Commute Time by Sex in Ida County
The most common commute times in Ida County are 5 to 9 minutes (349 commuters, 20.7%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (348 commuters, 24.3%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 265 (15.7%) | 296 (20.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 349 (20.7%) | 348 (24.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 245 (14.5%) | 210 (14.7%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 281 (16.7%) | 149 (10.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 148 (8.8%) | 83 (5.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 45 (2.7%) | 72 (5.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 89 (5.3%) | 101 (7.1%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 24 (1.4%) | 6 (0.4%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 43 (2.5%) | 44 (3.1%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 93 (5.5%) | 54 (3.8%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 61 (3.6%) | 36 (2.5%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 41 (2.4%) | 31 (2.2%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ida County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Ida County are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (285, 16.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (302, 21.1%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 124 (7.4%) | 76 (5.3%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 132 (7.8%) | 48 (3.4%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 285 (16.9%) | 57 (4.0%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 249 (14.8%) | 108 (7.5%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 152 (9.0%) | 130 (9.1%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 257 (15.3%) | 254 (17.8%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 159 (9.4%) | 302 (21.1%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 26 (1.5%) | 99 (6.9%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 34 (2.0%) | 66 (4.6%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 29 (1.7%) | 35 (2.5%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 59 (3.5%) | 76 (5.3%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 3 (0.2%) | 2 (0.1%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 104 (6.2%) | 89 (6.2%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 71 (4.2%) | 88 (6.1%) |
| Total | 1,684 (100.0%) | 1,430 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Ida County
Occupancy by Ownership in Ida County
Of the total 3,016 dwellings in Ida County, owner-occupied units account for 2,348 (77.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 668 (22.2%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 2,348 | 77.8% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 668 | 22.2% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 3,016 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Ida County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 982 | 32.6% |
| 2-Person Household | 1,103 | 36.6% |
| 3-Person Household | 370 | 12.3% |
| 4+ Person Household | 561 | 18.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,016 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ida County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 621 (63.2%) | 361 (36.8%) |
| 2-Person Household | 960 (87.0%) | 143 (13.0%) |
| 3-Person Household | 279 (75.4%) | 91 (24.6%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 488 (87.0%) | 73 (13.0%) |
| Total Housing Units | 2,348 (77.8%) | 668 (22.2%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ida County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 153 (71.5%) | 61 (28.5%) |
| High School Diploma | 892 (75.9%) | 283 (24.1%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 832 (78.2%) | 232 (21.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 471 (83.7%) | 92 (16.3%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ida County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 605 | 20.1% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 466 | 15.4% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 393 | 13.0% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 646 | 21.4% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 475 | 15.8% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 279 | 9.2% |
| 85 Years and Over | 152 | 5.0% |
| Total | 3,016 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Ida County
Median Income by Occupancy in Ida County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 2,348 (77.8%) | $72,841 |
| Renter-Occupied | 668 (22.2%) | $37,986 |
| Average | 3,016 (100.0%) | $63,125 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ida County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 24 (1.0%) | 67 (10.0%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 20 (0.9%) | 30 (4.5%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 56 (2.4%) | 76 (11.4%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 36 (1.5%) | 47 (7.0%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 142 (6.0%) | 11 (1.7%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 140 (6.0%) | 77 (11.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 273 (11.6%) | 100 (15.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 540 (23.0%) | 125 (18.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 377 (16.1%) | 47 (7.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 479 (20.4%) | 68 (10.2%) |
| $150,000 or more | 261 (11.1%) | 20 (3.0%) |
| Total | 2,348 (100.0%) | 668 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ida County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 260 (11.1%) | 23 (3.4%) |
| $300 to $499 | 514 (21.9%) | 122 (18.3%) |
| $500 to $799 | 614 (26.2%) | 247 (37.0%) |
| $800 to $999 | 296 (12.6%) | 70 (10.5%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 381 (16.2%) | 53 (7.9%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 189 (8.1%) | 9 (1.3%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 59 (2.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 25 (1.1%) | 3 (0.4%) |
| $3,000 or more | 10 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,348 (100.0%) | 668 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Ida County
Housing Structures in Ida County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 2,690 | 89.2% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 29 | 1.0% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 44 | 1.5% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 52 | 1.7% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 66 | 2.2% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 96 | 3.2% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 39 | 1.3% |
| Total | 3,016 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ida County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 2,294 (85.3%) | 396 (14.7%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 28 (96.6%) | 1 (3.5%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 11 (25.0%) | 33 (75.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 52 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 66 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 96 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 15 (38.5%) | 24 (61.5%) |
| Total | 2,348 (77.8%) | 668 (22.2%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ida County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 1 (0.0%) | 28 (4.2%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 46 (2.0%) | 110 (16.5%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 444 (18.9%) | 302 (45.2%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 832 (35.4%) | 154 (23.1%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,025 (43.6%) | 74 (11.1%) |
| Total | 2,348 (100.0%) | 668 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ida County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 1,187 (50.5%) | 195 (29.2%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 338 (14.4%) | 78 (11.7%) |
| Electricity | 696 (29.6%) | 379 (56.7%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 28 (1.2%) | 7 (1.1%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 42 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 57 (2.4%) | 9 (1.3%) |
| Total | 2,348 (100.0%) | 668 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Ida County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 49 (2.1%) | 82 (12.3%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 402 (17.1%) | 338 (50.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,034 (44.0%) | 169 (25.3%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 863 (36.7%) | 79 (11.8%) |
| Total | 2,348 (100.0%) | 668 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Ida County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ida County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 1,199 | 1,149 |
| Median Property Value | $94,200 | $121,000 |
| Median Household Income | $67,250 | $143 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $424 | $8 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $972 | $20 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ida County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 221 (18.4%) | 97 (8.4%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 424 (35.4%) | 364 (31.7%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 469 (39.1%) | 524 (45.6%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 48 (4.0%) | 137 (11.9%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 27 (2.2%) | 10 (0.9%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 5 (0.4%) | 14 (1.2%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 5 (0.4%) | 3 (0.3%) |
| Total | 1,199 (100.0%) | 1,149 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ida County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 39 (3.3%) | 19 (1.7%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 183 (15.3%) | 5 (0.4%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 108 (9.0%) | 51 (4.4%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 146 (12.2%) | 32 (2.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 212 (17.7%) | 127 (11.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 193 (16.1%) | 328 (28.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 200 (16.7%) | 184 (16.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 118 (9.8%) | 279 (24.3%) |
| Total | 1,199 (100.0%) | 1,149 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ida County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 672 (56.0%) | 80,380 (6,995.7%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 205 (17.1%) | 756 (65.8%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 132 (11.0%) | 142 (12.4%) |
| 4.0x or more | 176 (14.7%) | 59 (5.1%) |
| Total | 1,199 (100.0%) | 1,149 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ida County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 448 (37.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 328 (27.4%) | 228 (19.8%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 400 (33.4%) | 497 (43.3%) |
| Total | 1,199 (100.0%) | 1,149 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Ida County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ida County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 462 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,237 (95.2%) | 62 (4.8%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 479 (91.1%) | 47 (8.9%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 555 (95.9%) | 24 (4.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 713 (89.8%) | 81 (10.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 706 (98.9%) | 8 (1.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 910 (89.2%) | 110 (10.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 781 (99.1%) | 7 (0.9%) |
| 75 Years and older | 637 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6,480 (95.0%) | 339 (5.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ida County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 462 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,237 (95.2%) | 62 (4.8%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 479 (91.1%) | 47 (8.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ida County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 671 (93.2%) | 49 (6.8%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 1,027 (94.7%) | 58 (5.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,307 (89.6%) | 152 (10.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,122 (98.6%) | 16 (1.4%) |
| $100,000 and over | 2,353 (97.4%) | 64 (2.6%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ida County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 249 (53.9%) | 231 (50.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 575 (44.3%) | 789 (60.7%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 175 (33.3%) | 331 (62.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 104 (18.0%) | 466 (80.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 175 (22.0%) | 594 (74.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 104 (14.6%) | 609 (85.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 136 (13.3%) | 800 (78.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 745 (94.5%) | 457 (58.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 625 (98.1%) | 401 (62.9%) |
| Total | 2,888 (42.3%) | 4,678 (68.6%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ida County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 34 (5.1%) | 15 (2.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 16 (2.7%) | 101 (17.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 156 (11.9%) | 149 (12.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 68 (17.2%) | 47 (12.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 110 (40.7%) | 134 (36.5%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Ida County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 3 (0.5%) | 41 (6.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 48 (3.7%) | 27 (2.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 51 (12.9%) | 11 (2.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 80 (29.6%) | 73 (19.9%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (1.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (0.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 16 (1.2%) | 26 (2.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 4 (1.0%) | 3 (0.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 18 (6.7%) | 26 (7.1%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 34 (5.1%) | 8 (1.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 13 (2.2%) | 57 (9.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 67 (5.1%) | 58 (4.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (1.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 12 (4.4%) | 18 (4.9%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (0.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 64 (4.9%) | 55 (4.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 45 (11.4%) | 31 (7.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 52 (19.3%) | 73 (19.9%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 5 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 29 (2.2%) | 14 (1.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 10 (2.5%) | 12 (3.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 25 (9.3%) | 41 (11.2%) |
Technology Access in Ida County
Computing Device Access in Ida County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 2,087 | 69.2% |
| Smartphone | 2,515 | 83.4% |
| Tablet | 1,594 | 52.8% |
| No Computing Device | 299 | 9.9% |
| Total | 3,016 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Ida County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 26 | 0.9% |
| Broadband Home | 1,491 | 49.4% |
| Cellular Data Only | 759 | 25.2% |
| Satellite Internet | 398 | 13.2% |
| No Internet | 441 | 14.6% |
| Total | 3,016 | 100.0% |
Ida County Summary
Ida County is located in the northwest corner of Iowa, and is bordered by Lyon, Osceola, Clay, Dickinson, and Buena Vista counties. It is part of the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Ida Grove, and the largest city is Holstein. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,089.
History
Ida County was established in 1851 and was named after Ida Grove, the county seat. The county was originally part of Woodbury County, but was split off in 1851. The first settlers arrived in the area in 1856, and the county was officially organized in 1858.
The county was home to several Native American tribes, including the Omaha, Oto, and Iowa. The first white settlers were mostly of German and Scandinavian descent.
Geography
Ida County covers an area of 576 square miles, making it the fourth-smallest county in Iowa. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the county. The county is drained by the West Fork of the Little Sioux River and its tributaries.
The county is home to several state parks, including Ida Grove State Park, which is located on the banks of the West Fork of the Little Sioux River. The park offers camping, fishing, and hiking opportunities.
Economy
Ida County's economy is largely based on agriculture. The county is home to several large farms, and the main crops grown are corn, soybeans, and hay. The county also has a strong manufacturing sector, with several companies producing agricultural equipment, furniture, and other products.
The county is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Ida County was 7,089. The racial makeup of the county was 97.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,945, and the median income for a family was $51,945. The per capita income for the county was $20,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Ida County?
Total Population of Ida County is 6,969.
What is the Total Male Population of Ida County?
Total Male Population of Ida County is 3,506.
What is the Total Female Population of Ida County?
Total Female Population of Ida County is 3,463.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ida County?
There are 101.24 Males per 100 Females in Ida County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ida County?
There are 98.77 Females per 100 Males in Ida County.
What is the Median Population Age in Ida County?
Median Population Age in Ida County is 42.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Ida County
Average Family Size in Ida County is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Ida County
Average Household Size in Ida County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Ida County?
Per Capita income in Ida County is $35,708.
What is the Median Family Income in Ida County?
Median Family Income in Ida County is $80,050.
What is the Median Household income in Ida County?
Median Household Income in Ida County is $63,125.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Ida County?
Income or Wage Gap in Ida County is 29.9%.
Women in Ida County earn 70.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Ida County?
Family Income Deficit in Ida County is $7,408.
Families that are below poverty line in Ida County earn $7,408 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ida County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Ida County is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Ida County?
There are 3,601 People in the Labor Forcein in Ida County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ida County?
65.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Ida County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Ida County?
Unemployment Rate in Ida County is 2.0%.