Clearwater County, Idaho
Clearwater County: county in Idaho, United States
About
Clearwater County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,761 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 county had an estimated population of 8,756 inhabitants. Its county seat is Orofino. The county was created 115 years ago in 1911.
County Snapshot
Clearwater County at a glance
Clearwater County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
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Idaho counties
44
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OrofinoPopulation 3,099
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Clearwater County
| Population | 8,756 (2019) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Idaho (United States) |
| Different from | Clearwater County |
| Area | 6444 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.6737,-115.6569 |
| Named for | Clearwater River |
| Altitude | 4,567 feet / 1392 meters |
| Capital | Orofino |
| Establishment | February 27, 1911 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 21:32:09 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth | -0.06% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Clearwater County is located at 46°40'25"N 115°39'25"W (46.6737000, -115.6568600). It has 3 neighbors: Idaho County, Lewis County and Shoshone County.
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The largest city of Clearwater County is Orofino with a population of 3,099. Other cities include, Pierce population 590, Weippe population 444, Peck population 196 and Elk River population 122. See all Clearwater County cities & populated places.
Clearwater County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clearwater County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Orofino | 3,099 | City in Clearwater County, Idaho, United States |
| Pierce | 590 | City in Clearwater County, Idaho, United States |
| Weippe | 444 | City in Clearwater County, Idaho, United States |
| Peck | 196 | City in Idaho |
| Elk River | 122 | City in Clearwater County, Idaho, United States |
Official website of Clearwater County
Official Website- Orofino
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Clearwater County decreased by 0.06% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,761 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,609 | -1.77% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,579 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,568 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,561 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,554 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,651 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,646 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,758 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,756 | -0.02% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Clearwater County, Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 9,017 people.
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 |