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Glenns Ferry

Idaho · 1,319 residents · 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 $34,493. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 292 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $110,600. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,319
−18%since 2000
from 1,611 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
635 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 775 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+18%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Glenns Ferry
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,493
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,379 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,142
+41%since 2000
from $12,869 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction17.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$429
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.9%
−25.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+29%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(954)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino24.6%(324)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other6.8%(90)
Diversity Score57.4%(757)
Diversity Score
57
+15%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
−22%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.9%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glenns Ferry, Idaho?

Glenns Ferry, Idaho has about 1,319 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glenns Ferry, Idaho earns about $34,493 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 $110,600, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Glenns Ferry, Idaho?

About 10.2% 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 7.7% 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 15 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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