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Fernan Lake

Idaho · 169 residents · 0.076 sq mi
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Fernan Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,833. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $380,000. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 74% more than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
169
−9%since 2000
from 186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,224 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 2,447 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
54.3
+21%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1171431691952211990201020202024Fernan Lake
2024212
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,833
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,344
+11%since 2000
from $35,384 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services30.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$380,000
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $186,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−30.5 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
4.7
+72%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(155)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(8)
Asian1.8%(3)
Other2.4%(4)
Diversity Score21.9%(37)
Diversity Score
22
+137%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 99.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
23.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+16%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.3%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fernan Lake, Idaho?

Fernan Lake, Idaho has about 169 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fernan Lake, Idaho earns about $80,833 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 $380,000.

How educated are people in Fernan Lake, Idaho?

About 37.9% 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 8.3% 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 5 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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