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Athol

Idaho · 709 residents · 1.135 sq mi
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Athol has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,739. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $149,100. Households here earn about 31% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
709
+5%since 2000
from 676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
625 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 596 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+24%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2674776878971K1990201020202024Athol
2024777
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,739
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,595 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,375
+57%since 2000
from $13,632 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$842
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $581 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+39%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(644)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(20)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other2.4%(17)
Diversity Score14.7%(105)
Diversity Score
15
+180%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.9%
−48.5 ptssince 2013
from 69.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athol, Idaho?

Athol, Idaho has about 709 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Athol, Idaho?

The typical household in Athol, Idaho earns about $40,739 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 $149,100, and the typical rent is about $842 a month.

How educated are people in Athol, Idaho?

About 6.8% 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 14.8% 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 372 residents, a change of about 110 percent over that period.

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