Gem County had a population of 17,331 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Treasure Valley Times.
The median age was 44, with 50.3 percent of the total population being female and 49.7 percent male.
The state’s total population in 2019 was 1,717,750.
An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.
Gem County population by sex
| Estimated Number | Percent of total population | |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 8,616 | 49.7 |
| Female | 8,715 | 50.3 |
| Total Population | 17,331 | 100 |
