Nez Perce County, Idaho

Nez Perce County
Nez Perce County Courthouse in Lewiston, Idaho
Nez Perce County Courthouse in Lewiston, Idaho
Official seal of Nez Perce County
Map of Idaho highlighting Nez Perce County
Location within the U.S. state of Idaho
Map of the United States highlighting Idaho
Idaho's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 46°20′N 116°45′W / 46.33°N 116.75°W / 46.33; -116.75
Country United States
State Idaho
FoundedFebruary 4, 1864
Named forNez Percé tribe
SeatLewiston
Largest cityLewiston
Area
 • Total856 sq mi (2,220 km2)
 • Land848 sq mi (2,200 km2)
 • Water8.2 sq mi (21 km2)  0.85%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total42,090
 • Density49/sq mi (19/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.co.nezperce.id.us

Nez Perce County (pron. Nezz Purse) is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2020 census, the population was 42,090.[1] The county seat is Lewiston.[2] The county is named after the Native American Nez Perce tribe. Nez Perce County is part of the Lewiston, IdahoWA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference 2020 Census was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.