Bonner County, Idaho
Bonner County: county in Idaho, United States
About
Bonner County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 census, the population was 40,877 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 county had an estimated population of 45,739 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sandpoint. The county was created 119 years ago in 1907.
County Snapshot
Bonner County at a glance
Bonner County currently has 9 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
9
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Idaho counties
44
Open related pagesLargest city
SandpointPopulation 8,931
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Bonner County
| Population | 45,739 (2019) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Idaho (United States) |
| Area | 4972 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 9.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 90.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 48.2998,-116.6010 |
| Named for | Edwin L. Bonner |
| Altitude | 3,484 feet / 1062 meters |
| Capital | Sandpoint |
| Establishment | February 21, 1907 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 15:53:21 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth | 10.63% (2010-2019) |
| Weather | 30℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Bonner County is located at 48°17'59"N 116°36'3"W (48.2997500, -116.6009700). It has 7 neighbors: Boundary County, Kootenai County, Shoshone County, Lincoln County, Sanders County, Pend Oreille County and Spokane County.
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The largest city of Bonner County is Sandpoint with a population of 8,931. Other cities include, Priest River population 1,893, Ponderay population 1,157, Kootenai population 978 and Dover population 874. See all Bonner County cities & populated places.
Bonner County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bonner County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sandpoint | 8,931 | City in Idaho |
| Priest River | 1,893 | City in Bonner County, Idaho |
| Ponderay | 1,157 | City in Bonner County, Idaho, United States |
| Kootenai | 978 | City in Bonner County, Idaho, United States |
| Dover | 874 | City in Bonner County, Idaho, United States |
| Clark Fork | 579 | City in Bonner County, Idaho, United States |
| East Hope | 225 | City in Bonner County, Idaho, United States |
| Oldtown | 201 | City in Bonner County, Idaho, United States |
| Hope | 102 | City in Bonner County, Idaho, United States |
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind 2 to 6 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Bonner County
Official Website- Sandpoint
Demographics
The population of Bonner County increased by 10.63% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40,877 | - | census |
| 2011 | 40,782 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 40,347 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 40,525 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 41,289 | 1.85% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 41,600 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 42,357 | 1.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 43,654 | 2.97% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 44,705 | 2.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 45,739 | 2.26% | 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 |
| Nez Perce County | 40,408 | County in Idaho, United States |