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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fernan Lake

Idaho · 186 residents · 0.076 sq mi
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Fernan Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,125. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $186,500. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 81% more than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

186
+13%since 1990
from 164 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,447 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 2,158 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.8
−8%since 1990
from 48.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1171431691952211990201020202024Fernan Lake
2024212
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$68,125
+51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,205 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$35,384
+65%since 1990
from $21,450 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.6%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$186,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $115,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$0
−100%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
97.1%
+17.7 ptssince 1990
from 79.5% in 1990
2.9% rent
2.7
−19%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(151)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian6.1%(10)
Diversity Score18.5%(30)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(177)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(3)
Asian2.2%(4)
Diversity Score9.2%(17)
9
−50%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.9%
+13.1 ptssince 1990
from 28.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
99.0%
+15.0 ptssince 1990
from 84.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
18.1%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−42%since 1990
from 25.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Fernan Lake, Idaho?

Fernan Lake, Idaho has about 186 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fernan Lake, Idaho earns about $68,125 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 $186,500, and the typical rent is about $0 a month.

How educated are people in Fernan Lake, Idaho?

About 41.9% 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 14.6% 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 22 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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