Gooding, ID County is a small rural county located in Idaho. With a population of 15,422 people and a population density of 21 people per square mile, Gooding provides the best of both worlds – a close-knit community with plenty of outdoor activities to explore. Local businesses that provide goods and services to the area include Gooding Pharmacy, Main Street Mercantile, and Gooding Grocery Store. Year-round outdoor activities in Gooding include fishing, camping, hiking, and hunting. The nearby Hagerman Wildlife Management Area is perfect for birdwatchers during spring migration season. A range of organizations are available in the county such as the Magic Valley Chorale and the Kiwanis Club of Gooding. Sports fans can enjoy local baseball games in the summer months as well as high school teams in basketball and football throughout the year.
The population in Gooding County is 15,422. There are 21 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gooding County is 38.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gooding County is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gooding County
- 51.8% are married
- 11.9% are divorced
- 40.5% are married with children
- 13.5% have children, but are single
Race in Gooding County
- 68.1% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 1.1% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 28.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander