Idaho wealth concentrated in just a few areas
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The census bureau reveals where the wealthiest Idahoans live. Video by IdahoOnYourSide.com
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A new report from the Census Bureau show where the wealthiest Idahoans live.
The data shows Ada County and Blaine County have the highest concentration of wealthy folks.
In Ada County about 4-percent of households earn close to $200,000.
That number grows to 5-percent in Blaine County.
Bonneville County also ranked high, with more than 3-percent of households bringing in at least $200,000 annually.
Experts say Ada County ranked high because Boise's the state capital.
Blaine County is home to Sun Valley and many luxurious vacation homes for th rich and famous.
But Idaho income doesn't even compare to the 10 wealthiest cities in the United States. For example, in Fairfield, Connecticut, almost 18-percent of households make close to $200,000 a year.
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