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Emmett

Idaho · 6,557 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 $32,351. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 8% 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 $123,800. Households here earn about 30% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,557
+19%since 2000
from 5,490 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,473 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 2,071 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
+5%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K8K9K1990201020202024Emmett
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,351
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,480 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,765
+21%since 2000
from $13,027 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,800
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$652
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.8%
−28.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
38.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+29%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(5,503)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(833)
Asian0.7%(44)
Other3.7%(240)
Diversity Score36.8%(2,412)
Diversity Score
37
+35%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+33%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emmett, Idaho?

Emmett, Idaho has about 6,557 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emmett, Idaho?

The typical household in Emmett, Idaho earns about $32,351 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 $123,800, and the typical rent is about $652 a month.

How educated are people in Emmett, Idaho?

About 7.8% 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.

Has Emmett, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Emmett, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,956 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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