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Hayden

Idaho · 15,570 residents · 10.529 sq mi
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Hayden has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,981. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $280,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,570
+70%since 2000
from 9,159 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,479 / sq mi
+70%since 2000
from 870 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+22%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K6K10K14K18K1990201020202024Hayden
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,981
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,097 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,908
+89%since 2000
from $16,387 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,000
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,129
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $621 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+60%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(8,691)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(223)
Asian0.5%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(715)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(13,615)
Black0.2%(38)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(806)
Asian0.9%(137)
Other1.1%(173)
Diversity Score18.4%(2,860)
Diversity Score
18
+135%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hayden, Idaho?

Hayden, Idaho has about 15,570 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hayden, Idaho?

The typical household in Hayden, Idaho earns about $57,981 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hayden, Idaho expensive?

In Hayden, Idaho, the median home is worth about $280,000, and the typical rent is about $1,129 a month.

How educated are people in Hayden, Idaho?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hayden, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hayden, Idaho?

About 6.6% of people in Hayden, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hayden, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Hayden, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,826 residents, a change of about 316 percent over that period.

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