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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Challis

Idaho · 909 residents · 1.973 sq mi
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Challis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,904. Population has fallen 17% since 1990, a loss of 185 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $70,800. With a median age of 41.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

909
−17%since 1990
from 1,094 in 1990
1990 – 2025
461 / sq mi
−17%since 1990
from 554 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.8
+22%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6958791K1K1K1990201020202024Challis
2024854
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,904
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,018 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,803
+33%since 1990
from $11,919 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,800
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$392
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $371 in 1990
US average: $602
69.3%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
30.7% rent
2.4
+59%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,069)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(12)
Asian0.8%(9)
Diversity Score8.2%(89)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(863)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.4%(85)
9
+15%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.3%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.7%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 85.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
−37%since 1990
from 33.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Challis, Idaho?

Challis, Idaho has about 909 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Challis, Idaho?

The typical household in Challis, Idaho earns about $29,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Challis, Idaho expensive?

In Challis, Idaho, the median home is worth about $70,800, and the typical rent is about $392 a month.

How educated are people in Challis, Idaho?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Challis, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Challis, Idaho?

About 12.7% of people in Challis, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Challis, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Challis, Idaho has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 185 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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