Jerome, ID Demographics

A map of Jerome's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	6,570	5,552	50.8%	45.0%
White	5,842	6,299	45.2%	51.0%
Multiracial	446	322	3.4%	2.6%
Native American/Other	55	99	0.4%	0.8%
Black	11	31	0.1%	0.3%
Asian	6	46	0.0%	0.4%

Jerome, Idaho has an estimated population of 12,930, an increase from the 12,349 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.8% Hispanic, 45.2% White, 3.4% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, 0.1% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Jerome, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Jerome is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Idaho overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Jerome, that probability was 53.7% in 2020 and 53.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Jerome is ranked the 20th most populous place in Idaho, out of 236 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Jerome was ranked the 19th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Jerome's White Population

5,842 residents of Jerome, or 45.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Jerome is significantly lower than in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Jerome ranks 222nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jerome's White population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. White residents' share of Jerome's population has decreased from 51.0% to 45.2%.

Jerome is less White than neighboring Twin Falls (74% White), Filer (83% White), Wendell (55.3% White), Kimberly (65.1% White), and Shoshone (54.5% White).

Jerome's Black Population

11 residents of Jerome, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Jerome is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. Jerome ranks 84th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jerome's Black population has declined by an estimated 64.5%. Black residents' share of Jerome's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Jerome is more Black than neighboring Filer (0% Black), Wendell (0% Black), and Kimberly (0% Black). Jerome is less Black than neighboring Twin Falls (1.2% Black), and Shoshone (1.1% Black).

Jerome's Asian Population

6 residents of Jerome, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Jerome is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. Jerome ranks 107th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jerome's Asian population has declined by an estimated 87.0%. Asian residents' share of Jerome's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Jerome is less Asian than neighboring Twin Falls (1.9% Asian), Wendell (0.2% Asian), and Kimberly (0.2% Asian).

Jerome's Hispanic Population

6,570 residents of Jerome, or 50.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Jerome is significantly higher than in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Jerome ranks 9th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jerome's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Jerome's population has increased from 45.0% to 50.8%.

Jerome is more Hispanic than neighboring Twin Falls (17.3% Hispanic), Filer (10.2% Hispanic), Wendell (41.7% Hispanic), Kimberly (33.2% Hispanic), and Shoshone (41.3% Hispanic).

Jerome's Native American/Other Population

55 residents of Jerome, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Jerome is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Jerome ranks 150th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jerome's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 44.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Jerome's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Jerome is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shoshone (0.1% Native American/Other). Jerome is less Native American/Other than neighboring Twin Falls (1.3% Native American/Other), Filer (1.3% Native American/Other), Wendell (2% Native American/Other), and Kimberly (0.6% Native American/Other).

Jerome's Multiracial Population

446 residents of Jerome, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Jerome is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Jerome ranks 175th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jerome's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 38.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Jerome's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.4%.

Jerome is more Multiracial than neighboring Wendell (0.7% Multiracial), Kimberly (0.9% Multiracial), and Shoshone (3% Multiracial). Jerome is less Multiracial than neighboring Twin Falls (4.2% Multiracial), and Filer (5.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.