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Basalt

Idaho · 394 residents · 0.293 sq mi
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Basalt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,250. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $105,000. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
394
−6%since 2000
from 419 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,345 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,430 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.0
+16%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3223894575245921990201020202024Basalt
2024569
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,250
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,719 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,727
+12%since 2000
from $13,185 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.292
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−29.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+27%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(345)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(62)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.3%(135)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(333)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.2%(115)
Diversity Score
29
−10%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+111%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Basalt, Idaho?

Basalt, Idaho has about 394 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Basalt, Idaho?

The typical household in Basalt, Idaho earns about $39,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Basalt, Idaho expensive?

In Basalt, Idaho, the median home is worth about $105,000.

How educated are people in Basalt, Idaho?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Basalt, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Basalt, Idaho?

About 17.5% of people in Basalt, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Basalt, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Basalt, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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