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Fernwood

Idaho · 337 residents · 1.292 sq mi
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Fernwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,081. The city has more than doubled in size since 2021, adding 181 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 56% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

337
+116%vs 2021
vs 156 in 2021
2020 – 2024
261 / sq mi
+116%vs 2021
vs 121 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
48.5
−32%vs 2021
vs 71.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
09318527837120202024Fernwood
20240
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,081
US average: $66,278
$9,251
−18%vs 2021
vs $11,347 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
13.1%
+13.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade34%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$183,300
US average: $265,253
80.9%
−19.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
19.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(264)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(21)
Diversity Score24.3%(82)
24
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2023
Section 05

Education

9.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.5%
+12.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.3% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
9.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.5% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

20.9%
+20.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
32.4%
+5.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 26.9% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

31.5%
−6.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.8% in 2021
68.5%
+6.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.2% in 2021
6.8%
+6.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fernwood, Idaho?

Fernwood, Idaho has about 337 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fernwood, Idaho?

The typical household in Fernwood, Idaho earns about $26,081 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fernwood, Idaho expensive?

In Fernwood, Idaho, the median home is worth about $183,300.

How educated are people in Fernwood, Idaho?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fernwood, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fernwood, Idaho?

About 13.1% of people in Fernwood, 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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