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Fernan Lake

Idaho · 163 residents (2025 est.) · 0.076 sq mi
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Fernan Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $910,700. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 168%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
212
+14%since 2000
from 186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,789 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 2,447 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.3
+15%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:163 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1171431691952211990201020202024Fernan Lake
2024212
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,918
+86%since 2000
from $35,384 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.2%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+11%since 2010
from 0.397 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$910,700
+168%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $186,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
2.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
+166%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
78
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(177)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(3)
Asian2.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(190)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(5)
Asian1.4%(3)
Other6.1%(13)
Diversity Score24%(51)
Diversity Score
24
+160%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 99.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+4%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.5%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−95.7 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2017
from 88.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2016
from 91.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 6.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fernan Lake, Idaho?

Fernan Lake, Idaho has about 212 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fernan Lake, Idaho?

The typical household in Fernan Lake, Idaho earns about $125,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fernan Lake, Idaho expensive?

In Fernan Lake, Idaho, the median home is worth about $910,700.

How educated are people in Fernan Lake, Idaho?

About 55.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fernan Lake, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fernan Lake, Idaho?

About 1.9% of people in Fernan Lake, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fernan Lake, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Fernan Lake, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 48 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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