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Carey

Idaho · 604 residents · 3.45 sq mi
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Carey is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,042. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $223,100. Households here earn about 31% more than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
604
+18%since 2000
from 513 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
175 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.4
+12%since 2000
from 29.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4326759181K1K2000201020202024Carey
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,042
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,861 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,751
+27%since 2000
from $14,027 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.286
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade16.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,100
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $511 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.0%
−22.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+59%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(456)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.4%(120)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(517)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(73)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.1%(176)
Diversity Score
29
+24%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.9%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.8%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carey, Idaho?

Carey, Idaho has about 604 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carey, Idaho?

The typical household in Carey, Idaho earns about $61,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carey, Idaho expensive?

In Carey, Idaho, the median home is worth about $223,100, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Carey, Idaho?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Carey, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carey, Idaho?

About 8.8% of people in Carey, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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