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Bonners Ferry

Idaho · 2,797 residents (2025 est.) · 2.29 sq mi
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Bonners Ferry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $281,400. Households here earn about 33% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,669
+6%since 2000
from 2,515 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,166 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,098 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+4%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,797 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Bonners Ferry
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,509 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,203
+96%since 2000
from $13,343 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.396 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$281,400
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,145
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
37.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+57%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(2,336)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(108)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.9%(298)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(2,249)
Black1.6%(43)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(174)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other7.5%(199)
Diversity Score35%(934)
Diversity Score
35
+195%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+30%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 16.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.8%
−49.6 ptssince 2013
from 69.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+22.0 ptssince 2017
from 66.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonners Ferry, Idaho?

Bonners Ferry, Idaho has about 2,669 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bonners Ferry, Idaho?

The typical household in Bonners Ferry, Idaho earns about $52,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bonners Ferry, Idaho expensive?

In Bonners Ferry, Idaho, the median home is worth about $281,400, and the typical rent is about $1,145 a month.

How educated are people in Bonners Ferry, Idaho?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bonners Ferry, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bonners Ferry, Idaho?

About 13.4% of people in Bonners Ferry, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bonners Ferry, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Bonners Ferry, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 476 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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