Payette County, Idaho
Payette County: county in Idaho, United States
About
Payette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,623 and a population density of 21 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 county had an estimated population of 23,951 inhabitants. Its county seat is Payette. The county was created 109 years ago in 1917.
County Snapshot
Payette County at a glance
Payette County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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
PayettePopulation 7,727
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Payette County
| Population | 23,951 (2019) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Idaho (United States) |
| Area | 1062 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.65% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.35% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.0067,-116.7608 |
| Named for | Francois Payette |
| Altitude | 2,408 feet / 734 meters |
| Capital | Payette |
| Establishment | February 28, 1917 |
| Time Zone | America/Boise |
| Local time | 09:34:32 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 23 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth | 5.54% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Payette County is located at 44°0'24"N 116°45'39"W (44.0067400, -116.7608400). It has 4 neighbors: Canyon County, Gem County, Washington County and Malheur County.
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The largest city of Payette County is Payette with a population of 7,727. Other cities include, Fruitland population 5,426 and New Plymouth population 1,554. See all Payette County cities & populated places.
Payette County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Payette County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Payette | 7,727 | City in Idaho |
| Fruitland | 5,426 | City in Idaho |
| New Plymouth | 1,554 | City in Payette County, Idaho, United States |
Official website of Payette County
Official Website- Payette
Demographics
The population of Payette County increased by 5.54% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,623 | - | census |
| 2011 | 22,547 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 22,675 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 22,550 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 22,754 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 22,790 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 22,888 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,163 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,507 | 1.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,951 | 1.85% | 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 |