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Deary

Idaho · 506 residents · 0.658 sq mi
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Deary has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,677. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $100,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
506
−8%since 2000
from 552 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
769 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 839 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+8%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2823614405195981990201020202024Deary
2024458
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,677
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,599
+27%since 2000
from $16,244 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.307
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services12%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.6%
−33.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
20.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
82.1%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−24%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(520)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(19)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(54)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(469)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(11)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8%(41)
Diversity Score
8
−18%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
−1%since 2000
from 28.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
25.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.8%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deary, Idaho?

Deary, Idaho has about 506 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Deary, Idaho?

The typical household in Deary, Idaho earns about $55,677 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Deary, Idaho expensive?

In Deary, Idaho, the median home is worth about $100,700, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Deary, Idaho?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Deary, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Deary, Idaho?

About 11.0% of people in Deary, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Deary, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Deary, Idaho has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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