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Council

Idaho · 788 residents · 1.055 sq mi
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Council has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,158. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,500. Households here earn about 28% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

788
−3%vs 2000
vs 816 in 2000
1990 – 2025
747 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 773 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.0
−19%vs 2000
vs 43.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6177328479621K1990201020202024Council
2024871
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,158
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,375 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,683
−43%vs 2000
vs $15,170 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.3%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$266
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $319 in 2000
US average: $450
67.3%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.6% in 2000
32.7% rent
2.1
−16%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(780)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(35)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(784)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score1.3%(10)
1
−71%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.6%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.2%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.2 min
+37%vs 2000
vs 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Council, Idaho?

Council, Idaho has about 788 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Council, Idaho?

The typical household in Council, Idaho earns about $18,158 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Council, Idaho expensive?

In Council, Idaho, the median home is worth about $38,500, and the typical rent is about $266 a month.

How educated are people in Council, Idaho?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Council, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Council, Idaho?

About 13.3% of people in Council, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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

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