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Elk River

Idaho · 156 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 $30,000. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $60,000. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

156
+1%since 1990
from 155 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,076 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,069 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
53.1
+2%since 1990
from 51.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
911111311511711990201020202024Elk River
2024124
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,917 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,082
+77%since 1990
from $9,101 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.1%
−11.7 ptssince 1990
from 25.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,000
+81%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$393
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
80.0%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 77.1% in 1990
20.0% rent
2.0
+42%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(148)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0.6%(1)
Diversity Score3.3%(5)
3
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.9%
−11.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.2%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 70.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.6%
−6.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.3 min
+404%since 1990
from 7.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk River, Idaho?

Elk River, Idaho has about 156 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Elk River, Idaho earns about $30,000 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 $60,000, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Elk River, Idaho?

About 4.9% 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 14.1% of people in Elk River, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elk River, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Elk River, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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