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Hayden Lake

Idaho · 668 residents (2025 est.) · 0.611 sq mi
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Hayden Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $792,700. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 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 53.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
834
+69%since 2000
from 494 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,365 / sq mi
+69%since 2000
from 809 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.7
+9%since 2000
from 49.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:668 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2334155987809621990201020202024Hayden Lake
2024834
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,750
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,893 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,771
+110%since 2000
from $31,834 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.9%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.517
−4%since 2010
from 0.539 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$792,700
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $215,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,933
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $700 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
+123%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(488)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(768)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian1%(8)
Other6.5%(54)
Diversity Score18.5%(154)
Diversity Score
18
+634%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 92.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.3%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 48.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.3%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.5%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2017
from 87.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hayden Lake, Idaho?

Hayden Lake, Idaho has about 834 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hayden Lake, Idaho?

The typical household in Hayden Lake, Idaho earns about $108,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hayden Lake, Idaho expensive?

In Hayden Lake, Idaho, the median home is worth about $792,700, and the typical rent is about $1,933 a month.

How educated are people in Hayden Lake, Idaho?

About 45.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hayden Lake, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hayden Lake, Idaho?

About 8.3% of people in Hayden Lake, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hayden Lake, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Hayden Lake, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 540 residents, a change of about 184 percent over that period.

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