Jerome, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Jerome County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,689
Population
2,242/sq mi density
$65,343
Median Income
$27,666 per capita
$214,900
Home Value
$407,761 Zillow
$900
Median Rent
23.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
119
Violent Crime/100K
702 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$65,343 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$214,900 home value, $900/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
119 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
12,689
Census 2023
Population Density
2,242
per square mile
Land Area
5.5
square miles (14.3 km²)
Median Age
31.0 yrs
20% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 48.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
59.8%
Black
0.1%
Hispanic
48.5%
Asian
0.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 55.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 40% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 4.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
55.8%
Spanish
40%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
23.3%
Veterans
5.7%
5% below US avg (6%)
Disability
11.3%
13% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
83.0%
9% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
17.0%
98% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.427
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 12,689 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,242 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 31.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.1% |
| Female | 49.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
Language
| English Only | 55.8% |
| Spanish | 40.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 23.3% |
| Veterans | 5.7% |
| Disability | 11.3% |
| Health Insurance | 83.0% |
| Uninsured | 17.0% |
| Broadband Access | 85.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.427 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |