Lemhi County, ID — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$52,057
Per Capita Income
$33,896
Poverty Rate
11.8%
SNAP Recipients
12.1%
Gini Index
0.494
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K29.3%
$25K–$50K16.8%
$50K–$75K20.9%
$75K–$100K13.5%
$100K–$150K10.3%
$150K–$200K4.4%
$200K+4.8%
The median household income in Lemhi County, ID is $52,057 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $33,896. 11.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.494 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).