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Dubois

Idaho · 511 residents · 2.728 sq mi
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Dubois has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,120. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 136 residents. 17% 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 $107,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents. Households here earn about 42% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
511
−21%since 2000
from 647 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
187 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 237 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+35%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3994955926897851990201020202024Dubois
2024585
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,120
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,409
+106%since 2000
from $10,389 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−19.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing41.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction41.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,500
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+86%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(380)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino39.6%(256)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.3%(390)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(270)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino44.8%(229)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1%(5)
Diversity Score63.5%(325)
Diversity Score
64
+5%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
58.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+114%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.8%
−21.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.8%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
32.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
31.8%
−26.7 ptssince 2013
from 58.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dubois, Idaho?

Dubois, Idaho has about 511 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dubois, Idaho?

The typical household in Dubois, Idaho earns about $34,120 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dubois, Idaho expensive?

In Dubois, Idaho, the median home is worth about $107,500, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Dubois, Idaho?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dubois, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dubois, Idaho?

About 1.0% of people in Dubois, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dubois, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Dubois, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 80 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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