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Horseshoe Bend

Idaho · 816 residents (2025 est.) · 1.087 sq mi
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Horseshoe Bend has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $276,900. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 142%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
758
−2%since 2000
from 770 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
697 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 708 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.8
+51%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:816 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6077829571K1K1990201020202024Horseshoe Bend
2024758
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,716
+162%since 2000
from $12,486 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
+8%since 2010
from 0.370 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$276,900
+142%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$836
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.2%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.9%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+117%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(684)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9%(69)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.1%(162)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(573)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(28)
Asian3.3%(25)
Other17.4%(132)
Diversity Score49.5%(375)
Diversity Score
49
+135%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+12%since 2000
from 31.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.4%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−16.6 ptssince 2011
from 20.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.1%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
47.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−49.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 21.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+26.2 ptssince 2017
from 60.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 94.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho?

Horseshoe Bend, Idaho has about 758 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho?

The typical household in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho earns about $65,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Horseshoe Bend, Idaho expensive?

In Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, the median home is worth about $276,900, and the typical rent is about $836 a month.

How educated are people in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho?

About 17.2% of people in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Horseshoe Bend, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Horseshoe Bend, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 93 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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