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Heyburn

Idaho · 3,700 residents · 2.612 sq mi
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Heyburn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,212. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 13% 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 $136,600. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,700
+28%since 2000
from 2,899 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
31.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Heyburn
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 58.8%(326)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.8%(361)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.8%(290)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.6%(245)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.8%(251)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.2%(526)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.4%(423)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.1%(375)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410.5%(387)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.9%(294)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.7%(173)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.3%(49)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,212
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,685 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,904
+58%since 2000
from $12,591 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10%
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$858
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
38.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+26%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Heyburn on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(1,977)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino28.4%(823)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(2,102)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino39.2%(1,450)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other5.8%(213)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican22.3%(749)
Ancestry
American18.9%(635)
German8.9%(301)
Danish7.7%(259)
English7%(236)
Irish6.3%(211)
Scotch-Irish2.1%(69)
Greek1.1%(37)
Polish1%(35)
British0.9%(31)
Dutch0.8%(27)
Scottish0.8%(27)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.4%(13)
Swiss0.2%(8)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Danish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
+9%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.8%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.9%
−61.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married28.1%(384)
Married62.2%(849)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced9.7%(133)
Women 15+
Never married20.5%(264)
Married60%(772)
Widowed8.6%(111)
Divorced10.8%(139)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heyburn, Idaho?

Heyburn, Idaho has about 3,700 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Heyburn, Idaho?

The typical household in Heyburn, Idaho earns about $49,212 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heyburn, Idaho expensive?

In Heyburn, Idaho, the median home is worth about $136,600, and the typical rent is about $858 a month.

How educated are people in Heyburn, Idaho?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Heyburn, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heyburn, Idaho?

About 18.5% of people in Heyburn, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Heyburn, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Heyburn, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,000 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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