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Elk River

Idaho · 125 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 $38,661. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $101,600. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

125
−20%since 2000
from 156 in 2000
1990 – 2025
862 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,076 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
52.4
−1%since 2000
from 53.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
911111311511711990201020202024Elk River
2024124
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,661
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$23,120
+44%since 2000
from $16,082 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
19.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.269
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing35.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction35.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance22.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical22.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$101,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
38.5%
−41.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
20.0% rent
58.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
28.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
100.0%
+61.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.6
+31%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(121)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.8%(10)
Diversity Score23.4%(29)
23
+608%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
−40%since 2000
from 35.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
66.7%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
18.3%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
15.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
1.4%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
40.4%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

54.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
45.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
8.5%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Elk River, Idaho?

Elk River, Idaho has about 125 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elk River, Idaho earns about $38,661 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 $101,600.

How educated are people in Elk River, Idaho?

About 5.4% 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 19.4% 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 30 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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