Shoshone County, Idaho
Shoshone County: county in Idaho, United States
About
Shoshone County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,765 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 county had an estimated population of 12,882 inhabitants. Its county seat is Wallace. The county was created 162 years ago in 1864.
County Snapshot
Shoshone County at a glance
Shoshone County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
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
KelloggPopulation 2,136
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Shoshone County
| Population | 12,882 (2019) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Idaho (United States) |
| Area | 6826 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.3517,-115.8910 |
| Named for | Shoshone people |
| Altitude | 4,127 feet / 1258 meters |
| Capital | Wallace |
| Establishment | February 04, 1864 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 07:58:18 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth | 0.91% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Shoshone County is located at 47°21'6"N 115°53'28"W (47.3516700, -115.8910300). It has 4 neighbors: Bonner County, Clearwater County, Kootenai County and Latah County.
Shoshone County map
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The largest city of Shoshone County is Kellogg with a population of 2,136. Other cities include, Pinehurst population 1,580, Osburn population 1,556, Wallace population 782 and Mullan population 692. See all Shoshone County cities & populated places.
Shoshone County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Shoshone County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kellogg | 2,136 | City in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States |
| Pinehurst | 1,580 | City in Shoshone County |
| Osburn | 1,556 | City in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States |
| Wallace | 782 | City in Idaho, United States of America |
| Mullan | 692 | City in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States |
| Smelterville | 621 | City in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States |
| Wardner | 176 | City in Shoshone, Shoshone County, Idaho, United States |
Official website of Shoshone County
Official Website- Wallace
Demographics
The population of Shoshone County increased by 0.91% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,765 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,662 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,703 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,673 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,375 | -2.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,440 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,416 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,519 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,790 | 2.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,882 | 0.71% | estimation process |
People born in Shoshone County (2)
People born in Shoshone County, including Singer, vocalist Norma Zimmer, Cleota Gage Fry, .
More notable 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 |