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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Emmett

Idaho · 4,601 residents · 2.651 sq mi
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Emmett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,178. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 889 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,600. Households here earn about 32% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,601
−16%vs 2000
vs 5,490 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,736 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 2,071 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.2
−1%vs 2000
vs 34.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K6K8K9K1990201020202024Emmett
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,178
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,480 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,599
−34%vs 2000
vs $13,027 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.5%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,600
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $78,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$249
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $513 in 2000
US average: $450
68.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.2% in 2000
31.4% rent
2.2
−24%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(4,329)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(433)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other5.8%(266)
Diversity Score31.3%(1,439)
31
+15%vs 2000
vs 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.9%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.4%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.1 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 22.1 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 Emmett, Idaho?

Emmett, Idaho has about 4,601 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Emmett, Idaho?

The typical household in Emmett, Idaho earns about $17,178 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 $38,600, and the typical rent is about $249 a month.

How educated are people in Emmett, Idaho?

About 7.9% 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 20.5% of people in Emmett, 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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