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Declo

Idaho · 372 residents (2025 est.) · 0.277 sq mi
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Declo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,782. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $235,700. Households here earn about 40% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
477
+41%since 2000
from 338 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,722 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 1,220 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
+41%since 2000
from 27.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:372 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2353254145035931990201020202024Declo
2024477
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,782
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,528 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,123
+126%since 2000
from $12,884 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
+29%since 2010
from 0.356 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,700
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,089
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.2%
−35.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
59.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+176%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino27.2%(92)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.8%(168)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(335)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(115)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(27)
Diversity Score55.7%(266)
Diversity Score
56
+12%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+28%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 96.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.1%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−51.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
−59.3 ptssince 2013
from 65.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2017
from 74.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 78.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 18.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Declo, Idaho?

Declo, Idaho has about 477 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Declo, Idaho?

The typical household in Declo, Idaho earns about $46,782 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Declo, Idaho expensive?

In Declo, Idaho, the median home is worth about $235,700, and the typical rent is about $1,089 a month.

How educated are people in Declo, Idaho?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Declo, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Declo, Idaho?

About 14.7% of people in Declo, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Declo, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Declo, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 212 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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