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CITY · 2010 ACS

Filer

Idaho · 2,508 residents · 1.469 sq mi
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Filer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,705. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. 5% 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 $120,700. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 25% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,508
+55%since 2000
from 1,620 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
32.5
−6%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Filer
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 59.9%(248)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 99.4%(236)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147.9%(199)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 195.9%(148)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244.5%(113)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3416.1%(403)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4411%(275)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5412.8%(322)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6410.2%(255)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 746.8%(170)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.3%(108)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.2%(31)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,705
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,336 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,416
Unchangedsince 2000
from $14,443 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−21.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+30%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Filer on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,477)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(93)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(2,152)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(293)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1%(26)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican8.9%(213)
Spaniard0.5%(13)
Ancestry
German30.6%(734)
English14.7%(352)
Irish14.3%(342)
French4.4%(106)
Scottish4.3%(103)
Dutch3.5%(84)
Swedish3.5%(84)
American3.1%(74)
Norwegian2.5%(59)
Italian1.8%(43)
Danish1.4%(33)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1.1%(26)
Macedonian0.7%(17)
Russian0.5%(13)
Portuguese0.5%(12)
Czech0.5%(11)
Polish0.4%(10)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(10)
Swiss0.3%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.3%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
45.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married34.1%(391)
Married44.6%(512)
Widowed7.1%(82)
Divorced14.1%(162)
Women 15+
Never married24.6%(268)
Married49.1%(536)
Widowed7.7%(84)
Divorced18.6%(203)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Filer, Idaho?

Filer, Idaho has about 2,508 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Filer, Idaho?

The typical household in Filer, Idaho earns about $34,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Filer, Idaho expensive?

In Filer, Idaho, the median home is worth about $120,700, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Filer, Idaho?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Filer, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Filer, Idaho?

About 25.7% of people in Filer, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Filer, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Filer, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 997 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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