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Glenns Ferry

Idaho · 1,282 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 $28,942. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 329 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,400. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 51% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,282
−20%since 2000
from 1,611 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
617 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 775 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+27%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Glenns Ferry
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,942
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,379 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,995
+32%since 2000
from $12,869 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,400
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$507
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
31.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(929)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(280)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other4.6%(59)
Diversity Score52.2%(669)
Diversity Score
52
+4%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+16%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.6%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
48.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glenns Ferry, Idaho?

Glenns Ferry, Idaho has about 1,282 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glenns Ferry, Idaho earns about $28,942 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 $80,400, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Glenns Ferry, Idaho?

About 8.0% 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 39.2% of people in Glenns Ferry, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glenns Ferry, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Glenns Ferry, Idaho has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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