Benewah County, Idaho

Benewah County: County in Idaho, United States

About

Benewah County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,285 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 county had an estimated population of 9,298 inhabitants. Its county seat is St. Maries. The county was created 110 years ago in 1915.

Benewah County locator map
Location of Benewah County on Idaho map.

Quick Facts about Benewah County

Population : 9,298 (2019)
Country : United States of America
State : Idaho (United States)
Area : 2030 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.9%
Land as percent of area : 99.1%
Altitude : 2,812 feet / 857 meters
Capital : St. Maries
Establishment : January 01, 1915
Time Zone : America/Los_Angeles
Local time : 09:55:17 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 5 Pop. per km² as of 2019
Population growth : 0.14% (2010-2019)
Benewah County Courthouse 1 - St Maries Idaho image
Benewah County Courthouse 1 - St Maries Idaho
Benewah County Courthouse 1 - St Maries Idaho image
Benewah County Courthouse 1 - St Maries Idaho image

Geography

Benewah County is located at 47°13'3"N 116°39'32"W (47.2175500, -116.6588300). It has 5 neighbors: Kootenai County, Latah County, Shoshone County, Spokane County and Whitman County.

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The largest city of Benewah County is Saint Maries with a population of 2,448. Other cities include, Plummer population 1,029 and Tensed population 121. See all Benewah County cities & populated places.

Benewah County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Benewah County.

City Name Population Title
Saint Maries 2,448 River in the United States of America
Plummer 1,029 City in Idaho, USA
Tensed 121 City in Benewah County, Idaho, United States

Benewah County has 5 neighbours.

  • St. Maries

Demographics

The population of Benewah County increased by 0.14% in 9 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 9,285 - census
2011 9,173 -1.22% estimation process
2012 9,126 -0.52% estimation process
2013 9,030 -1.06% estimation process
2014 9,032 0.02% estimation process
2015 8,996 -0.4% estimation process
2016 9,021 0.28% estimation process
2017 9,157 1.49% estimation process
2018 9,218 0.66% estimation process
2019 9,298 0.86% estimation process

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