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Clark Fork

Idaho · 513 residents · 0.985 sq mi
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Clark Fork has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,761. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $125,700. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
513
−3%since 2000
from 530 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
521 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 538 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.4
+30%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3665367078771K1990201020202024Clark Fork
2024990
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,761
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,031 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,729
+13%since 2000
from $13,979 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information30.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,700
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$924
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+26%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(495)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3%(16)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(45)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(466)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(19)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other8.1%(42)
Diversity Score27.7%(142)
Diversity Score
28
+226%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
−27%since 2000
from 29.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2011
from 46.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.2%
−60.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.1%
−58.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clark Fork, Idaho?

Clark Fork, Idaho has about 513 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clark Fork, Idaho?

The typical household in Clark Fork, Idaho earns about $36,761 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clark Fork, Idaho expensive?

In Clark Fork, Idaho, the median home is worth about $125,700, and the typical rent is about $924 a month.

How educated are people in Clark Fork, Idaho?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Clark Fork, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clark Fork, Idaho?

About 34.3% of people in Clark Fork, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clark Fork, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Clark Fork, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 65 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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