Kootenai County, Idaho

Not to be confused with Kootenai, Idaho.
Kootenai County, Idaho

Kootenai County Courthouse

Seal
Map of Idaho highlighting Kootenai County
Location in the state of Idaho
Map of the United States highlighting Idaho
Idaho's location in the U.S.
Founded December 22, 1864
Named for Kootenai tribe
Seat Coeur d'Alene
Largest city Coeur d'Alene
Area
 • Total 1,316 sq mi (3,408 km2)
 • Land 1,244 sq mi (3,222 km2)
 • Water 71 sq mi (184 km2), 5.4%
Population
 • (2010) 138,494
 • Density 111/sq mi (43/km²)
Congressional district 1st
Time zone Pacific: UTC-8/-7
Website kcgov.us

Kootenai County (/ˈkuːtniː/ KOOT-nee) is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 census, the population was 138,494,[1] making it the third-most populous county in Idaho. The county seat and largest city is Coeur d'Alene.[2] The county was established in 1864 and named after the Kootenai tribe.

Kootenai County comprises the Coeur d'Alene, ID Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Spokane-Spokane Valley-Coeur d'Alene, WA-ID Combined Statistical Area.

History

Kootenai County was formed on December 22, 1864, from the northern section of Nez Perce County. It was named after the Kootenai, because it lies in the traditional area of settlement of the tribe.[3]

Once comprising most of the western Panhandle, the county's present boundaries were established in 1915, following the formation of Benewah County to the south. Bonner County to the north had been formed in 1907 from Kootenai County; Bonner County was also divided in 1915 with the formation of Boundary County.

Directly east of Kootenai County is Shoshone County and the Silver Valley, which has had a history of disputes between miners and mine owners.

Geography

Lake Coeur d'Alene in Kootenai County

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,316 square miles (3,410 km2), of which 1,244 square miles (3,220 km2) is land and 71 square miles (180 km2) (5.4%) is water.[4] The vast majority of the water area is the county's primary attraction, Lake Coeur d'Alene. Kootenai County is part of the Inland Empire in the Idaho Panhandle.

Adjacent counties

National protected areas

Major highways

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1880518—
18904,108693.1%
190010,216148.7%
191022,747122.7%
192017,878−21.4%
193019,4698.9%
194022,28314.5%
195024,94712.0%
196029,55618.5%
197035,33219.5%
198059,77069.2%
199069,79516.8%
2000108,68555.7%
2010138,49427.4%
Est. 2014147,326[5]6.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[1]

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 108,685 people, 41,308 households, and 29,659 families residing in the county. The population density was 87 people per square mile (34/km²). There were 46,607 housing units at an average density of 37 per square mile (14/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.84% White, 0.17% Black or African American, 1.23% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races. 2.33% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 23.2% were of German, 11.9% English, 10.9% Irish, 9.4% American and 6.1% Norwegian ancestry according to Census 2000. 96.6% spoke English and 1.7% Spanish as their first language.

There were 41,308 households out of which 34.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.60% were married couples living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.20% were non-families. 21.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the county the population was spread out with 27.10% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 28.00% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 12.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $37,754, and the median income for a family was $42,905. Males had a median income of $33,661 versus $22,113 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,430. About 7.70% of families and 10.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.90% of those under age 18 and 7.30% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 138,494 people, 54,200 households, and 37,316 families residing in the county.[10] The population density was 111.3 inhabitants per square mile (43.0/km2). There were 63,177 housing units at an average density of 50.8 per square mile (19.6/km2).[11] The racial makeup of the county was 94.5% white, 1.3% American Indian, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.8% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.8% of the population.[10] In terms of ancestry, 25.9% were German, 15.2% were Irish, 13.9% were English, 12.5% were American, and 6.7% were Norwegian.[12]

Of the 54,200 households, 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.2% were non-families, and 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.99. The median age was 38.9 years.[10]

The median income for a household in the county was $46,336 and the median income for a family was $55,840. Males had a median income of $43,503 versus $29,950 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,418. About 8.8% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.[13]

Communities

Cities

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

See also

References

External links

 Bonner County
Spokane County, Washington Shoshone County
   Kootenai County, Idaho  
Benewah County

Coordinates: 47°41′N 116°42′W / 47.68°N 116.70°W / 47.68; -116.70

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