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Elk River

Idaho · 144 residents (2025 est.) · 0.145 sq mi
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Elk River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,904. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 32 residents. 11% 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 $225,000. With a median age of 59.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
124
−21%since 2000
from 156 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
855 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,076 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.8
+13%since 2000
from 53.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:144 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
911111311511711990201020202024Elk River
2024124
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,904
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,682
+153%since 2000
from $16,082 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
+29%since 2010
from 0.269 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,000
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
10.4% rent
Vacancy rate
57.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+105%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(148)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(122)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(2)
Diversity Score4%(5)
Diversity Score
4
+20%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+32.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
−57%since 2000
from 35.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.6%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.3%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% 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
3.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.0%
−20.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.3%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.3%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
36.3%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
31.4%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2012
from 19.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.2%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2017
from 77.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2016
from 90.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk River, Idaho?

Elk River, Idaho has about 124 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elk River, Idaho?

The typical household in Elk River, Idaho earns about $54,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elk River, Idaho expensive?

In Elk River, Idaho, the median home is worth about $225,000.

How educated are people in Elk River, Idaho?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elk River, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elk River, Idaho?

About 22.6% of people in Elk River, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elk River, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Elk River, Idaho has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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