The 2000 Census showed that Latah County had a population of 34,935 people. This represented 2.7% of the total population of Idaho, making it the state's 10th most populous county (out of 44 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Latah had a population of 38,046 people. This is an increase of 8.91% since the 2000 Census.
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 | 37,244 | +6.61% | -2.11% since 2009 |
2009 | 38,046 | +8.91% | +0.5% since 2008 |
2008 | 37,857 | +8.36% | +1.51% since 2007 |
2007 | 37,295 | +6.76% | -0.21% since 2006 |
2006 | 37,375 | +6.98% | +1.06% since 2005 |
2005 | 36,984 | +5.87% | +0.87% since 2004 |
2004 | 36,664 | +4.95% | +1.6% since 2003 |
2003 | 36,085 | +3.29% | +1.37% since 2002 |
2002 | 35,599 | +1.9% | +0.13% since 2001 |
2001 | 35,554 | +1.77% | +1.77% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 34,935 | The Last Census |
Latah County had 13,838 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Latah County has a total area<3> of 1,076 square miles [2,789 km²]. Of this total, only a minor amount of that area is covered by water (0.24 square miles [0.62 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Latah County had a population density of 32.45 people per square mile [12.53 people/km²], making it the state's 10th most densely populated county (out of 44 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Latah County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Latah and the state of Idaho. Click here for the Latah County QuickFact (QF-16057).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Latah County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Moscow | QF-1654550 | 24,338 | 21,291 | 14.31% |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Latah County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Benewah | QF-16009 | N | 9,258 | 9,171 | 0.95% |
Clearwater | QF-16035 | E | 8,043 | 8,930 | -9.93% |
Nez Perce | QF-16069 | S | 39,211 | 37,410 | 4.81% |
Shoshone | QF-16079 | NE | 12,660 | 13,771 | -8.07% |
Whitman (WA) | QF-53075 | W | 42,689 | 40,740 | 4.78% |
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