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Donnelly

Idaho · 255 residents (2025 est.) · 0.714 sq mi
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Population has grown 41% since 2000. 6% 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 $369,200. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 44.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 193%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
195
+41%since 2000
from 138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
273 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 193 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.4
+41%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:255 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
39961542112681990201020202024Donnelly
2024195
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,732
+95%since 2000
from $11,142 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
44.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
+4%since 2010
from 0.314 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$369,200
+193%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−19.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
50.0% rent
Vacancy rate
61.5%
+38.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.4%
+65.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(190)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(5)
Diversity Score6.2%(12)
Diversity Score
6
−30%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+37%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% 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
11.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−18.9 ptssince 2011
from 20.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.4%
−42.6 ptssince 2011
from 79.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.8%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.7%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Female
33.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−56.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2012
from 12.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.9%
−59.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+61.3 ptssince 2017
from 23.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Donnelly, Idaho?

Donnelly, Idaho has about 195 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Donnelly, Idaho expensive?

In Donnelly, Idaho, the median home is worth about $369,200, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Donnelly, Idaho?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Donnelly, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Donnelly, Idaho?

About 44.6% of people in Donnelly, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Donnelly, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Donnelly, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 49 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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