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Hailey

Idaho · 10,053 residents (2025 est.) · 3.932 sq mi
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Hailey is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,760. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $637,800. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,665
+56%since 2000
from 6,200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,458 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 1,577 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+24%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,053 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K7K8K10K1990201020202024Hailey
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,760
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,347 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,285
+113%since 2000
from $21,255 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.3%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+4%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$637,800
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $202,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,460
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $708 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
+78%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(5,303)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino12%(741)
Asian1%(62)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.1%(1,805)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(6,344)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29.8%(2,877)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(444)
Diversity Score59.8%(5,780)
Diversity Score
60
+105%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+41%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 82.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
16.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2017
from 81.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2016
from 73.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 26.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hailey, Idaho?

Hailey, Idaho has about 9,665 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hailey, Idaho?

The typical household in Hailey, Idaho earns about $90,760 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hailey, Idaho expensive?

In Hailey, Idaho, the median home is worth about $637,800, and the typical rent is about $1,460 a month.

How educated are people in Hailey, Idaho?

About 39.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hailey, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hailey, Idaho?

About 7.4% of people in Hailey, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hailey, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Hailey, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,978 residents, a change of about 162 percent over that period.

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