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Emmett

Idaho · 8,900 residents (2025 est.) · 2.651 sq mi
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Emmett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. 15% 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 $342,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 138%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,275
+51%since 2000
from 5,490 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,121 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 2,071 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
+5%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,900 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K8K9K1990201020202024Emmett
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,480 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,035
+161%since 2000
from $13,027 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
+22%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$342,000
+138%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,042
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
+96%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(4,704)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(635)
Asian0.4%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.2%(1,495)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(6,553)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(1,218)
Asian1.1%(92)
Other5%(410)
Diversity Score43.6%(3,606)
Diversity Score
44
+60%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+27%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
12.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 17.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.5%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2017
from 68.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2016
from 90.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 7.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emmett, Idaho?

Emmett, Idaho has about 8,275 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emmett, Idaho?

The typical household in Emmett, Idaho earns about $58,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emmett, Idaho expensive?

In Emmett, Idaho, the median home is worth about $342,000, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.

How educated are people in Emmett, Idaho?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Emmett, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emmett, Idaho?

About 18.3% of people in Emmett, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emmett, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Emmett, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,674 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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