Lemhi County, Idaho

Lemhi County: County in Idaho, United States

About

Lemhi County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,936 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 county had an estimated population of 8,027 inhabitants. Its county seat is Salmon. The county was created 155 years ago in 1869.

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

Quick Facts about Lemhi County

Population : 8,027 (2019)
Country : United States of America
State : Idaho (United States)
Area : 11835 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.1%
Land as percent of area : 99.9%
Named for : Fort Lemhi
Altitude : 7,096 feet / 2163 meters
Capital : Salmon
Establishment : January 01, 1869
Time Zone : America/Boise
Local time : 17:09:49 (12th November 2024)
Density : 1 Pop. per km² as of 2019
Population growth : 1.13% (2010-2019)
Lemhi County Courthouse 1 image
Lemhi County Courthouse 1
Lemhi County Courthouse 1 image

Geography

Lemhi County is located at 44°56'36"N 113°55'60"W (44.9433100, -113.9332400). It has 7 neighbors: Custer County, Butte County, Clark County, Idaho County, Valley County, Beaverhead County and Ravalli County.

Lemhi County map

The largest city of Lemhi County is Salmon with a population of 3,169. Other cities include and Leadore population 106. See all Lemhi County cities & populated places.

Lemhi County Populated Places

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

City Name Population Title
Salmon 3,169 City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
Leadore 106 City in Idaho, United States

Lemhi County has 7 neighbours.

  • Salmon

Demographics

The population of Lemhi County increased by 1.13% in 9 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 7,936 - census
2011 7,986 0.63% estimation process
2012 7,768 -2.81% estimation process
2013 7,716 -0.67% estimation process
2014 7,724 0.1% estimation process
2015 7,737 0.17% estimation process
2016 7,709 -0.36% estimation process
2017 7,829 1.53% estimation process
2018 7,932 1.3% estimation process
2019 8,027 1.18% estimation process

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