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Fort Hall

Idaho · 2,654 residents · 35.127 sq mi
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Fort Hall has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,514. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 539 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $203,300. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,654
−17%since 2000
from 3,193 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
76 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 91 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
+26%since 2000
from 27.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Fort Hall
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,514
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,313 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,817
+154%since 2000
from $10,563 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.572
+35%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,300
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$672
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+105%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.3%(903)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(243)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.3%(1,384)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.4%(620)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(280)
Asian0%(0)
Other66.1%(1,754)
Diversity Score62.2%(1,651)
Diversity Score
62
+44%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+14%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 23.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2011
from 47.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.7%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.7%
−49.0 ptssince 2013
from 64.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2017
from 65.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 82.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 3.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Hall, Idaho?

Fort Hall, Idaho has about 2,654 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Hall, Idaho?

The typical household in Fort Hall, Idaho earns about $44,514 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Hall, Idaho expensive?

In Fort Hall, Idaho, the median home is worth about $203,300, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Hall, Idaho?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Hall, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Hall, Idaho?

About 22.6% of people in Fort Hall, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Hall, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Hall, Idaho has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 81 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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