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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bonners Ferry

Idaho · 2,515 residents · 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 $24,509. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $83,500. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,515
+15%since 1990
from 2,193 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,098 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 958 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+13%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Bonners Ferry
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,509
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,343
+34%since 1990
from $9,954 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.0%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,500
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$454
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $282 in 1990
US average: $602
64.8%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 65.9% in 1990
35.2% rent
3.4
+45%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(2,158)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(69)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score11.1%(243)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(2,336)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(108)
Asian0.5%(13)
Diversity Score11.9%(298)
12
+7%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.3%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.7 min
+2%since 1990
from 12.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Bonners Ferry, Idaho?

Bonners Ferry, Idaho has about 2,515 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Bonners Ferry, Idaho earns about $24,509 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 $83,500, and the typical rent is about $454 a month.

How educated are people in Bonners Ferry, Idaho?

About 13.0% 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 20.0% 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 322 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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