Jerome County, Idaho
Jerome County: County in Idaho, United States
About
Jerome County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,374 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 county had an estimated population of 24,412 inhabitants. Its county seat is Jerome. The county was created 106 years ago in 1919.

Quick Facts about Jerome County
Population : | 24,412 (2019) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Idaho (United States) |
Area : | 1559 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.8% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.2% |
Altitude : | 3,839 feet / 1170 meters |
Capital : | Jerome |
Establishment : | February 02, 1919 |
Time Zone : | America/Boise |
Local time : | 10:52:03 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
Population growth : | 8.35% (2010-2019) |


Geography
Jerome County is located at 42°41'24"N 114°15'51"W (42.6899000, -114.2640300). It has 5 neighbors: Cassia County, Gooding County, Lincoln County, Minidoka County and Twin Falls County.
Jerome County map
The largest city of Jerome County is Jerome with a population of 11,994. Other cities include, Hazelton population 821 and Eden population 427. See all Jerome County cities & populated places.
Jerome County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jerome County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Jerome | 11,994 | City in Idaho, United States |
Hazelton | 821 | City in Jerome County, Idaho, United States |
Eden | 427 | City in Jerome County, Idaho, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Jerome County
Jerome County has 5 neighbours.
- Cassia County county in Idaho, United States
- Gooding County county in Idaho, United States
- Lincoln County county in Idaho, United States
- Minidoka County county in Idaho, United States
- Twin Falls County county in Idaho, United States
- Jerome
Demographics
The population of Jerome County increased by 8.35% in 9 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 22,374 | - | census |
2011 | 22,520 | 0.65% | estimation process |
2012 | 22,578 | 0.26% | estimation process |
2013 | 22,768 | 0.83% | estimation process |
2014 | 22,926 | 0.69% | estimation process |
2015 | 22,971 | 0.2% | estimation process |
2016 | 23,433 | 1.97% | estimation process |
2017 | 23,768 | 1.41% | estimation process |
2018 | 24,066 | 1.24% | estimation process |
2019 | 24,412 | 1.42% | estimation process |
Idaho Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Ada County | 481,587 | County in Idaho, United States |
Canyon County | 229,849 | County in Idaho, United States |
Boise | 228,959 | The capital of Idaho. |
Kootenai County | 165,697 | County in Idaho, United States |
Bonneville County | 119,062 | County in Idaho, United States |
Meridian | 114,161 | The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho. |
Nampa | 99,277 | The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho. |
Bannock County | 87,808 | County in Idaho, United States |
Twin Falls County | 86,878 | County in Idaho, United States |
Idaho Falls | 62,888 | The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho. |
Caldwell | 58,481 | The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho. |
Pocatello | 56,637 | The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho. |
Coeur d'Alene | 52,414 | A city in Kootenai County, Idaho. |
Twin Falls | 50,197 | The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho. |
Bingham County | 46,811 | County in Idaho, United States |
Bonner County | 45,739 | County in Idaho, United States |