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Buhl

Idaho · 4,558 residents · 1.879 sq mi
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Buhl has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,926. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,400. Households here earn about 29% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,558
+14%since 2000
from 3,985 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,426 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 2,121 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+4%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Buhl
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,926
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,644 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,128
+49%since 2000
from $13,539 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
30.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+13%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(3,230)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(628)
Asian0.5%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.1%(1,399)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(3,042)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino28%(1,278)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0.1%(3)
Diversity Score53%(2,415)
Diversity Score
53
+51%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+92%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.1%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−67.0 ptssince 2013
from 75.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buhl, Idaho?

Buhl, Idaho has about 4,558 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buhl, Idaho?

The typical household in Buhl, Idaho earns about $41,926 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buhl, Idaho expensive?

In Buhl, Idaho, the median home is worth about $114,400, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Buhl, Idaho?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Buhl, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buhl, Idaho?

About 14.2% of people in Buhl, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buhl, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Buhl, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,042 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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