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Gem County, Idaho
Cities & Towns:
Emmett

Gem County is in western Idaho, northwest of Boise. Gem County was probably named for the Idaho state nickname: "The Gem State." Gem County was founded in 1915 and contains 563 square miles of land and 3 square miles of water. The county seat is Emmett.
Fast Facts about Gem County, Idaho
Resident Racial Breakdown:
White Non-Hispanic: 90.7%
Hispanic: 6.9%
Native American: 1.6%
Other: 3.2%
Two or More Races: 1.8%
Types of Jobs:
Private Sector, wages or salary: 72%
Government Sector: 16%
Unincorporated, Self-Employed: 11%
Homemaker, Unpaid: 1%
Population Density: 29 People per Square Mile
2008 Cost of Living Index for Gem County: 87.7
 2007 Estimates:
Population: 16,496
Males: 8,198
Females: 8,298
Median Resident Age: 37.5 Years
Estimated Median Household Income: $42,421
Estimated Median Home Value: $175,656
Major Industries:
Health Care, Agriculture & Forestry, Wood Products, Construction, Educational Services, Lodging & Food Services, Computers & Electronic Products, Government, Finance & Insurance Services, Transportation Services, Retail Services, Repair & Maintenance
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