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Fruitland

Idaho · 6,072 residents · 2.401 sq mi
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Fruitland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,974. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. 12% 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 $146,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,072
+60%since 2000
from 3,805 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.8
+14%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K6K7K1990201020202024Fruitland
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.7%(466)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.1%(492)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 149.2%(556)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198%(486)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.5%(275)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.7%(710)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.2%(741)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.4%(630)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410.9%(664)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.9%(540)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846%(364)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.4%(148)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,974
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,469 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,011
+86%since 2000
from $14,488 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services0.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$812
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
28.6% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+1%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(2,998)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(682)
Asian0.8%(32)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic68%(4,130)
Black0.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(1,508)
Asian1.3%(78)
Other5.9%(360)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican19.5%(1,051)
Asian origin
Japanese0.6%(30)
Ancestry
German15.1%(813)
English13.8%(743)
Irish5.7%(309)
Scottish3.5%(190)
Dutch3.4%(181)
French2.5%(137)
American2.2%(121)
Swiss2.2%(116)
Portuguese1.9%(102)
Swedish1.7%(91)
Italian1.3%(71)
Polish1.2%(67)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Czech0.8%(41)
Norwegian0.8%(41)
British0.6%(30)
Lithuanian0.5%(27)
Finnish0.3%(18)
Welsh0.3%(17)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+34%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.9%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married20.3%(444)
Married69.1%(1,514)
Widowed3.4%(74)
Divorced7.3%(160)
Women 15+
Never married23.7%(646)
Married50.3%(1,375)
Widowed9.7%(266)
Divorced16.3%(444)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fruitland, Idaho?

Fruitland, Idaho has about 6,072 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fruitland, Idaho?

The typical household in Fruitland, Idaho earns about $46,974 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fruitland, Idaho expensive?

In Fruitland, Idaho, the median home is worth about $146,100, and the typical rent is about $812 a month.

How educated are people in Fruitland, Idaho?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fruitland, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fruitland, Idaho?

About 16.9% of people in Fruitland, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fruitland, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Fruitland, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,643 residents, a change of about 150 percent over that period.

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