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Hansen

Idaho · 1,086 residents · 0.349 sq mi
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Hansen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $109,600. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,086
+12%since 2000
from 970 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,112 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 2,779 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+16%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7851K1K2K2K1990201020202024Hansen
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,313
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,563
+42%since 2000
from $12,339 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$765
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+45%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(889)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(51)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.2%(138)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(784)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(238)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.9%(43)
Diversity Score51.7%(562)
Diversity Score
52
+263%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+108%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.3%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.1%
−63.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hansen, Idaho?

Hansen, Idaho has about 1,086 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hansen, Idaho?

The typical household in Hansen, Idaho earns about $38,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hansen, Idaho expensive?

In Hansen, Idaho, the median home is worth about $109,600, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in Hansen, Idaho?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hansen, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hansen, Idaho?

About 21.3% of people in Hansen, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hansen, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Hansen, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 221 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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