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Fort Hall

Idaho · 3,195 residents · 35.1 sq mi
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Fort Hall is a city of 3,195 people in Idaho. Owners hold 82% of the housing stock. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. That trails the Idaho median by roughly 36%. 0% of locals were born outside the United States. The average commute runs 16 minutes.

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
Median age
35.4
+27%since 2000
from 27.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
35.1 sq mi
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K19902000201020202024Fort Hall
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.8%(218)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.4%(267)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.2%(263)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.1%(259)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(162)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.7%(405)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.4%(365)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.7%(374)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.2%(391)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749%(289)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.8%(153)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.5%(49)
US avg: 1.9%
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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%
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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
Persons per household
2.84 people
−7%since 2009
from 3.04 people in 2009
US average: 2.61
Afford Score
4.0
+42%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.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.3%(903)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(243)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.3%(746)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(316)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other61.3%(1,959)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican11.1%(304)
Asian origin
Chinese0.6%(17)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English7.1%(193)
German5%(137)
Irish4.9%(133)
American3.9%(106)
Swedish1.6%(45)
Norwegian1.5%(42)
Welsh1.5%(40)
Scottish1.2%(34)
Italian1.1%(30)
Dutch1%(26)
Danish0.9%(25)
French0.8%(23)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian0.8%(21)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(21)
Belgian0.5%(14)
Polish0.5%(13)
Russian0.3%(7)
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%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
67.9%
US average: 73.3%
Management & professional
33.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% 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%
−17.9 ptssince 2013
from 35.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
85.4%
US average: 91.9%
Same house as last year
91.8%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
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

Uninsured
17.4%
−17.9 ptssince 2013
from 35.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Employer-based
41.8%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
8.2%
US average: 13.7%
Medicare
20.9%
US average: 17.6%
Medicaid
28.5%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
2.2%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
49.6%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
47.0%
US average: 35.2%

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, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)0.5%(1)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)7.6%(14)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era26.5%(49)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War2.7%(5)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II3.2%(6)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 185 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 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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