Time Zone: Blaine County lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Hailey is the Seat for Blaine County.
Blaine County was founded in 1895 and was created by taking area from County.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Blaine had a population of 22,328 people. This is an increase of 17.57% since the last Census (which gave a population of 18,991 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Blaine represented 1.47% of the total population of Idaho, making it the state's 17th most populous county (out of 44 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 21,376 | +12.56% | -4.26% since 2009 |
2009 | 22,328 | +17.57% | +1.1% since 2008 |
2008 | 22,086 | +16.3% | +1.82% since 2007 |
2007 | 21,691 | +14.22% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 18,991 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Blaine County Census Page for Blaine County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Blaine County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Blaine County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Hailey | 8,075 | 6,200 | 30.24% increase |
Ketchum | 3,376 | 3,003 | 12.42% increase |
Bellevue | 2,229 | 1,876 | 18.82% increase |
Sun Valley | 1,483 | 1,427 | 3.92% increase |
Carey | 538 | 513 | 4.87% increase |
Websites for Blaine County
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