Demographics & People — Jerome, Idaho
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,689 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~13,500 |
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| Median Age | 30.9 |
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| Total Households | 4,175 |
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| Family Households | 3,134 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.0 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.501 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,593 |
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| Black or African American | 15 |
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| Asian | 75 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 6,153 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 5,781 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 5,755 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 5,171 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,873 |
| German | 1,316 |
| English | 988 |
| American | 814 |
| Irish | 699 |
| Italian | 287 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 206 |
Language
| English Only | 6,466 |
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| Spanish | 4,878 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,596 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 541 |
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| Population 18+ | 8,347 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Jerome, Idaho.
