Power County, Idaho
Power County: County in Idaho, United States
About
Power County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,817 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 county had an estimated population of 7,681 inhabitants. Its county seat is American Falls. The county was created 112 years ago in 1913.

Quick Facts about Power County
Population : | 7,681 (2019) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Idaho (United States) |
Area : | 3736 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 2.7% |
Land as percent of area : | 97.3% |
Named for : | American Falls Dam |
Altitude : | 5,646 feet / 1721 meters |
Capital : | American Falls |
Establishment : | January 01, 1913 |
Time Zone : | America/Boise |
Local time : | 10:24:16 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
Population growth : | -1.77% (2010-2019) |


Geography
Power County is located at 42°41'37"N 112°50'26"W (42.6936900, -112.8406700). It has 3 neighbors: Bannock County, Blaine County and Oneida County.
Power County map
The largest city of Power County is American Falls with a population of 4,315. Other cities include and Rockland population 283. See all Power County cities & populated places.
Power County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Power County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
American Falls | 4,315 | City in Idaho |
Rockland | 283 | City in Power County, Idaho, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Power County
Power County has 3 neighbours.
- Bannock County county in Idaho, United States
- Blaine County county in Idaho, United States
- Oneida County county in Idaho, United States
- American Falls
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Power County decreased by 1.77% in 9 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 7,817 | - | census |
2011 | 7,780 | -0.48% | estimation process |
2012 | 7,830 | 0.64% | estimation process |
2013 | 7,791 | -0.5% | estimation process |
2014 | 7,729 | -0.8% | estimation process |
2015 | 7,687 | -0.55% | estimation process |
2016 | 7,681 | -0.08% | estimation process |
2017 | 7,606 | -0.99% | estimation process |
2018 | 7,700 | 1.22% | estimation process |
2019 | 7,681 | -0.25% | 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 |