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Filer

Idaho · 2,738 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 $41,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,600. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,738
+69%since 2000
from 1,620 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
32.8
−5%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Filer
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 58.4%(229)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.5%(232)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 149.6%(262)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.5%(204)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(139)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.1%(385)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.9%(381)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549.3%(255)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 649.8%(267)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.7%(237)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.3%(117)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.1%(30)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,336 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,792
+37%since 2000
from $14,443 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,600
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$792
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+51%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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(2,284)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(309)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other1%(28)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican11.1%(316)
Spaniard0.3%(9)
Ancestry
German17%(484)
American15.5%(441)
English11%(314)
Scottish4.4%(126)
Swedish4.1%(117)
Irish4.1%(116)
Norwegian2.8%(81)
British1.7%(47)
Italian1.4%(39)
Russian1.3%(37)
French0.8%(23)
Swiss0.7%(20)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.6%(18)
Austrian0.6%(17)
Czech0.6%(16)
Portuguese0.5%(14)
Danish0.5%(13)
Welsh0.4%(12)
Belgian0.3%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+101%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−64.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 2,738 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Filer, Idaho?

The typical household in Filer, Idaho earns about $41,250 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 $166,600, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.

How educated are people in Filer, Idaho?

About 15.4% 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 19.8% 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 1,227 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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