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Elk River

Idaho · 155 residents · 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 $17,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $25,200. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

155
−1%vs 2000
vs 156 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,069 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,076 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
51.9
−2%vs 2000
vs 53.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
911111311511711990201020202024Elk River
2024124
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,917
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,101
−43%vs 2000
vs $16,082 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.8%
+11.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$25,200
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$275
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $393 in 2000
US average: $450
77.1%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.0% in 2000
22.9% rent
1.4
−30%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.5%
+11.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.1%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.9%
+6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

7.0 min
−80%vs 2000
vs 35.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elk River, Idaho?

Elk River, Idaho has about 155 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Elk River, Idaho earns about $17,917 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 $25,200, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Elk River, Idaho?

About 16.5% 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 25.8% of people in Elk River, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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