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Athol

Idaho · 692 residents · 1.135 sq mi
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Athol has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $116,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
692
+2%since 2000
from 676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
610 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 596 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+22%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2674776878971K1990201020202024Athol
2024777
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,583
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,595 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,822
+9%since 2000
from $13,632 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $581 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.6%
−32.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+11%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(670)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(15)
Diversity Score6.2%(43)
Diversity Score
6
+17%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+71%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.4%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.5%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athol, Idaho?

Athol, Idaho has about 692 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Athol, Idaho?

The typical household in Athol, Idaho earns about $39,583 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 $116,000, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Athol, Idaho?

About 9.7% 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 8.2% 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 355 residents, a change of about 105 percent over that period.

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