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Fort Hall

Idaho · 2,654 residents · 35.1 sq mi
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Fort Hall is a city of 2,654 people in Idaho. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 84% of the housing stock. Households here earn about 43% less than in Idaho as a whole. 2% of locals were born outside the United States. 22.6% of locals live below the federal poverty line.

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

2,654
−17%since 2000
from 3,193 in 2000
1990 – 2024
76 / sq mi
−7%since 2009
from 81 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
35.2
+26%since 2000
from 27.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
35.1 sq mi
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K4K19902000201020202024Fort Hall
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.5%(226)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.1%(215)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.1%(161)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.7%(151)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.2%(217)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413%(346)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.8%(312)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.8%(259)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.7%(311)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.9%(288)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.4%(144)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.9%(24)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$44,514
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,313 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
22.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$203,300
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$672
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,442
83.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
16.1% rent
11.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.01 people
−1%since 2009
from 3.04 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
17.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
28.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
4.6
+62%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
58
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.3%(903)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(243)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.4%(620)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(280)
Asian0%(0)
Other66.1%(1,754)
62
−6%since 2009
from 66 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican10.1%(268)
Dominican0.4%(10)
Ancestry
English5.9%(157)
Irish4.1%(109)
American3.1%(81)
German2.3%(62)
Danish1%(27)
Dutch0.8%(22)
Scottish0.6%(17)
Portuguese0.6%(15)
Welsh0.6%(15)
French0.5%(14)
Norwegian0.5%(12)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
British0.4%(10)
Swiss0.4%(10)
Italian0.1%(3)
Section 05

Education

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%
2.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
+14%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
85.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
12.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
1.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
12.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 23.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
60.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2011
from 47.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
71.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
17.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
29.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
47.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
8.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
19.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
15.7%
−19.6 ptssince 2013
from 35.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
75.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2017
from 65.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
93.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
97.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
84.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 82.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
3.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 3.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married39.8%(408)
Married42%(430)
Widowed3.6%(37)
Divorced14.6%(150)
Women 15+
Never married37.9%(389)
Married36.1%(371)
Widowed12%(123)
Divorced14%(144)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

15.7%
−19.6 ptssince 2013
from 35.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
46.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
9.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
17.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
35.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
53.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
51.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)9.2%(16)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era24.3%(42)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 173 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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