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Basalt

Idaho · 357 residents · 0.293 sq mi
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Basalt has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,813. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 10% 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 $168,400. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
357
−15%since 2000
from 419 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,218 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,430 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+55%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3223894575245921990201020202024Basalt
2024569
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,813
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,719 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,052
+90%since 2000
from $13,185 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration13.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,400
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
16.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(285)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(52)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.2%(118)
Diversity Score
33
+3%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+145%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.4%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Basalt, Idaho?

Basalt, Idaho has about 357 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Basalt, Idaho?

The typical household in Basalt, Idaho earns about $57,813 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 $168,400, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Basalt, Idaho?

About 9.9% 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 7.3% of people in Basalt, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Basalt, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Basalt, Idaho has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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