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Bruneau

Idaho · 82 residents · 1.61 sq mi
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Bruneau is home to 82 people in Idaho. At a median age of 77.1, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. Since 2023 the city has more than doubled, up 46 people. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Households here earn about 48% less than in Idaho as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 77.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

82
+128%since 2023
from 36 in 2023
2020 – 2024
51 / sq mi
+128%since 2023
from 22 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
77.1
+118%since 2023
from 35.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.61 sq mi
Population, 20202024
28537910413020202024Bruneau
202482
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1414.6%(12)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4424.4%(20)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647.3%(6)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8429.3%(24)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over24.4%(20)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$40,375
US average: $82,259
2021 – 2024
$22,424
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.214
+49%since 2023
from 0.143 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services100%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration100%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$228,800
US average: $376,019
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.78 people
+13%since 2023
from 1.57 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
5.7
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(36)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(82)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English53.7%(44)
Irish29.3%(24)
Dutch24.4%(20)
Norwegian7.3%(6)
Swedish7.3%(6)
Section 05

Education

8.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
28.6%
−49.7 ptssince 2023
from 78.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
76.9%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

24.4%
+24.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
75.6%
−24.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
61.0%
+47.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
14.6%
−21.5 ptssince 2023
from 36.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
56.5%
−43.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(20)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married48%(24)
Widowed12%(6)
Divorced40%(20)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

14.6%
−21.5 ptssince 2023
from 36.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
24.4%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
61.0%
US average: 13.8%
53.7%
US average: 18.4%
0.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
85.4%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
53.7%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bruneau, Idaho?

Bruneau, Idaho has about 82 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bruneau, Idaho?

The typical household in Bruneau, Idaho earns about $40,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bruneau, Idaho expensive?

In Bruneau, Idaho, the median home is worth about $228,800.

How educated are people in Bruneau, Idaho?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bruneau, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bruneau, Idaho?

About 0.0% of people in Bruneau, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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

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