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Fort Hall

Idaho · 3,195 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 $37,596. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $149,700. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,195
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,193 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
91 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 91 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+27%since 2000
from 27.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Fort Hall
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,596
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,832
+78%since 2000
from $10,563 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,700
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$526
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+79%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.3%(746)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(316)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other61.3%(1,959)
Diversity Score63.8%(2,039)
Diversity Score
64
+47%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+18%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 23.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 47.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.4%
−47.3 ptssince 2013
from 64.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Hall, Idaho?

Fort Hall, Idaho has about 3,195 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Hall, Idaho earns about $37,596 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 $149,700, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Hall, Idaho?

About 16.9% 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 20.7% of people in Fort Hall, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Hall, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Hall, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 460 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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