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Athol

Idaho · 738 residents (2025 est.) · 1.135 sq mi
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Athol has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $367,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 150%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
777
+15%since 2000
from 676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
685 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 596 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+25%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:738 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2674776878971K1990201020202024Athol
2024777
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,250
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,595 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,823
+97%since 2000
from $13,632 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
+40.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
+16%since 2010
from 0.331 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$367,700
+150%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+98%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(636)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(36)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(562)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(102)
Asian2.1%(16)
Other12.5%(97)
Diversity Score55.5%(431)
Diversity Score
55
+952%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.2%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 18.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
−59.6 ptssince 2013
from 69.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2017
from 79.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athol, Idaho?

Athol, Idaho has about 777 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Athol, Idaho?

The typical household in Athol, Idaho earns about $70,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Athol, Idaho expensive?

In Athol, Idaho, the median home is worth about $367,700.

How educated are people in Athol, Idaho?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Athol, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Athol, Idaho?

About 8.9% of people in Athol, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Athol, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Athol, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 440 residents, a change of about 131 percent over that period.

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