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Elk River

Idaho · 139 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 $38,889. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 12% 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 $110,000. With a median age of 56.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
139
−11%since 2000
from 156 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
959 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,076 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.7
+7%since 2000
from 53.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
911111311511711990201020202024Elk River
2024124
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,889
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,267
+70%since 2000
from $16,082 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction28.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade21.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services7.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
14.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+41%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(134)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(2)
Diversity Score9.1%(13)
Diversity Score
9
+177%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
53.9 min
+53%since 2000
from 35.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+44.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.0%
−32.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.9%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk River, Idaho?

Elk River, Idaho has about 139 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elk River, Idaho earns about $38,889 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 $110,000.

How educated are people in Elk River, Idaho?

About 11.7% 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 16.1% of people in Elk River, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elk River, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Elk River, Idaho has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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