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Nez Perce County, Idaho




  State Idaho
  Seal Nez Perce County id sealjpg
  Map Map of Idaho highlighting Nez Perce Countypng
  Founded February 4 , 1864
  Map Size 150
  Seat Lewiston
  Plate N
  Area 2,218 Km&2 (856 Mi&2 )
  Area Water 19 km&2 (7 mi&2)
  Area Percentage 085%
  Census Yr 2000
  Pop 37,410
  Density 17
  Web wwwconezperceidus




As of the Census 2 of 2000, there were 37,410 people, 15,286 households, and 10,149 families residing in the county. The Population Density was 17/km&2 (44/mi&2). There were 16,203 housing units at an average density of 7/km&2 (19/mi&2). The racial makeup of the county was 91.58% White , 0.28% Black or African American , 5.31% Native American , 0.65% Asian , 0.07% Pacific Islander , 0.50% from Other Races , and 1.60% from two or more races. 1.93% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 15,286 households out of which 29.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.80% were Married Couples living together, 9.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.60% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the county the population was spread out with 23.80% under the age of 18, 10.00% from 18 to 24, 26.70% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 16.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $36,282, and the median income for a family was $44,212. Males had a median income of $34,688 versus $23,014 for females. The Per Capita Income for the county was $18,544. 12.20% of the population and 8.60% of families were below the Poverty Line . 15.40% of those under the age of 18 and 6.70% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.


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