Clark County, Idaho

Clark County
County
Aquilegia at Nez Perce National Historic Trail.
Aquilegia at Nez Perce National Historic Trail.
Official seal of Clark County
Seal
Map of Idaho highlighting Clark County
Location within the U.S. state of Idaho
Map of the United States highlighting Idaho
Idaho's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°17′N 112°23′W / 44.28°N 112.38°W / 44.28; -112.38
Country United States
State Idaho
FoundedFebruary 1, 1919
Named forSam K. Clark (1857–1933),
state senator & pioneer
SeatDubois
Largest cityDubois
Area
 • Total
1,765 sq mi (4,570 km2)
 • Land1,764 sq mi (4,570 km2)
 • Water1.0 sq mi (3 km2)  0.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
790
 • Estimate 
(2022)
806 Increase
 • Density0.56/sq mi (0.22/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.clark-co.id.gov

Clark County is a rural county in the U.S. state of Idaho; its county seat and largest city is Dubois.[1][2] As of the 2020 census, the population was 790,[3] making it the least populous county in the state.

  1. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  2. ^ Lee, Sandra L. (February 25, 1990). "Harsh land is home to a hardy breed". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). p. 1-centennial.
  3. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 15, 2024.