Benewah, ID County is a small area with a population of just over 9,500 people. The county has an average population density of 12 people per square mile as compared to the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Benewah is home to several local businesses including Walmart, Taco Bell, Riverquest Apparel and Annie's Country Store. The county also provides year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, bird watching and boating on Lake Coeur d'Alene. Additionally, there are numerous organizations in the area such as Rotary Club and United Way that contribute to the local community. Sports fans can enjoy catching local sporting events like high school football games at Plummer High School or take in college baseball at North Idaho College’s Husky Stadium. With its abundance of businesses, outdoor activities and events Benewah County is sure to please any resident or visitor!
The population in Benewah County is 9,509. There are 12 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Benewah County is 45.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Benewah County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Benewah County
- 52.4% are married
- 15.3% are divorced
- 27.8% are married with children
- 16.1% have children, but are single
Race in Benewah County
- 84.7% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 8.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.3% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander