Kootenai County, Idaho

Kootenai County: County in Idaho, United States

About

Kootenai County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 census, the population was 138,494 and a population density of 41 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 county had an estimated population of 165,697 inhabitants. Its county seat is Coeur d'Alene. The county was created 160 years ago in 1864.

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

Quick Facts about Kootenai County

Population : 165,697 (2019)
Country : United States of America
State : Idaho (United States)
Different from : Kootenai
Area : 3408 km2
Water as percent of area : 5.4%
Land as percent of area : 94.6%
Named for : Kootenai Tribe of Idaho
Altitude : 3,445 feet / 1050 meters
Capital : Coeur d'Alene
Establishment : December 12, 1864
Time Zone : America/Los_Angeles
Local time : 00:36:18 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 49 Pop. per km² as of 2019
Population growth : 16.42% (2010-2019)
Kootenai County Courthouse image
Kootenai County Courthouse
Kootenai County Courthouse image
Kootenai County Courthouse image

Geography

Kootenai County is located at 47°40'28"N 116°42'0"W (47.6745600, -116.7000100). It has 4 neighbors: Benewah County, Bonner County, Shoshone County and Spokane County.

Kootenai County map

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The largest city of Kootenai County is Coeur d'Alene with a population of 52,414. Other cities include, Post Falls population 36,250, Hayden population 15,434, Rathdrum population 9,150 and Spirit Lake population 2,533. See all Kootenai County cities & populated places.

Kootenai County Populated Places

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

City Name Population Title
Coeur d'Alene 52,414 A city in Kootenai County, Idaho.
Post Falls 36,250 City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
Hayden 15,434 City in the U.
Rathdrum 9,150 City in Koostenai County, Idaho, United States
Spirit Lake 2,533 City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
Dalton Gardens 2,410 City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
Athol 792 City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
Hauser 739 City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
Hayden Lake 623 Human settlement in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States of America
Worley 262 City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
Harrison 216 City in Idaho, United States
Fernan Lake Village 171 City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
Huetter 112 City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

Kootenai County has 4 neighbours.

  • Coeur d'Alene

Demographics

The population of Kootenai County increased by 16.42% in 9 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 138,494 - census
2011 140,932 1.73% estimation process
2012 142,084 0.81% estimation process
2013 143,897 1.26% estimation process
2014 146,529 1.8% estimation process
2015 149,367 1.9% estimation process
2016 153,019 2.39% estimation process
2017 157,320 2.73% estimation process
2018 161,209 2.41% estimation process
2019 165,697 2.71% estimation process

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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
Nez Perce County 40,408 County in Idaho, United States