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Glenns Ferry

Idaho · 1,256 residents (2025 est.) · 2.078 sq mi
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Glenns Ferry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,840. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $197,900. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,438
−11%since 2000
from 1,611 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
692 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 775 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+20%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,256 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Glenns Ferry
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,840
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,379 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,022
+102%since 2000
from $12,869 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
+14%since 2010
from 0.358 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Information5.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,900
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$646
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.3%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+53%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(1,140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino26.4%(426)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score50%(805)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(1,028)
Black0.9%(13)
Hispanic / Latino21.4%(308)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(89)
Diversity Score54.9%(789)
Diversity Score
55
+10%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+18%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
38.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.4%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.2%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 20.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+31.0 ptssince 2017
from 60.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 81.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2016
from 18.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glenns Ferry, Idaho?

Glenns Ferry, Idaho has about 1,438 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glenns Ferry, Idaho?

The typical household in Glenns Ferry, Idaho earns about $51,840 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glenns Ferry, Idaho expensive?

In Glenns Ferry, Idaho, the median home is worth about $197,900, and the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in Glenns Ferry, Idaho?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Glenns Ferry, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glenns Ferry, Idaho?

About 23.2% of people in Glenns Ferry, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glenns Ferry, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Glenns Ferry, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 134 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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