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Bonners Ferry

Idaho · 2,520 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 $34,715. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% 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 $173,500. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,520
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,515 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,100 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,098 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+22%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Bonners Ferry
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,715
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,509 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,698
+40%since 2000
from $13,343 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,500
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
34.8% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+47%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(2,219)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino5%(125)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other4.5%(115)
Diversity Score24.1%(608)
Diversity Score
24
+104%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+76%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.4%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.3%
−46.1 ptssince 2013
from 69.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonners Ferry, Idaho?

Bonners Ferry, Idaho has about 2,520 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bonners Ferry, Idaho earns about $34,715 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 $173,500, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Bonners Ferry, Idaho?

About 20.2% 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 22.1% 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 327 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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