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Chubbuck

Idaho · 15,570 residents · 6.209 sq mi
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Chubbuck has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,442. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $189,600. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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
15,570
+61%since 2000
from 9,700 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,508 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 1,562 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.9
+12%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K10K12K14K17K1990201020202024Chubbuck
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,442
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,481
+60%since 2000
from $15,936 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,600
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$901
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+41%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(8,739)
Black0.3%(32)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(522)
Asian1.1%(102)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.4%(1,595)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(12,714)
Black0.4%(62)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(1,507)
Asian1.1%(165)
Other4.5%(695)
Diversity Score35.4%(5,507)
Diversity Score
35
+115%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+28%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.6%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chubbuck, Idaho?

Chubbuck, Idaho has about 15,570 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chubbuck, Idaho?

The typical household in Chubbuck, Idaho earns about $61,442 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chubbuck, Idaho expensive?

In Chubbuck, Idaho, the median home is worth about $189,600, and the typical rent is about $901 a month.

How educated are people in Chubbuck, Idaho?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Chubbuck, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chubbuck, Idaho?

About 10.9% of people in Chubbuck, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chubbuck, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Chubbuck, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,691 residents, a change of about 98 percent over that period.

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