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Garden Valley

Idaho · 377 residents · 7.326 sq mi
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Population has fallen 23% since 2019, a loss of 112 residents. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $280,000. With a median age of 57.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 57.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
64% 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
377
−23%since 2019
from 489 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
51 / sq mi
−23%since 2019
from 67 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
57.4
+22%since 2019
from 46.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
116218320421523201020202024Garden Valley
2024438
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$32,486
+4%since 2019
from $31,166 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 12.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.8%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $265,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $730 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 71.0% in 2019
30.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic82%(401)
Black3.9%(19)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(19)
Asian1.8%(9)
Other8.4%(41)
Diversity Score39.6%(194)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(329)
Black1.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(21)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other2.1%(8)
Diversity Score24%(90)
Diversity Score
24
−39%since 2019
from 40 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2019
from 53.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 17.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
−33%since 2019
from 29.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 57.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 52.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 53.4% in 2019
Female
43.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 46.6% in 2019
Foreign born
9.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden Valley, Idaho?

Garden Valley, Idaho has about 377 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Garden Valley, Idaho expensive?

In Garden Valley, Idaho, the median home is worth about $280,000, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Garden Valley, Idaho?

About 63.7% of adults age 25 and over in Garden Valley, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garden Valley, Idaho?

About 9.8% of people in Garden Valley, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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