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Horseshoe Bend

Idaho · 715 residents · 1.087 sq mi
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Horseshoe Bend has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,293. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
715
−7%since 2000
from 770 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
43.5
+35%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6077829571K1K1990201020202024Horseshoe Bend
2024758
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.5%(39)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.2%(30)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146%(43)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.5%(39)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.7%(48)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412%(86)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.9%(85)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411%(79)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.1%(115)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413.8%(99)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845%(36)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.2%(16)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,293
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,603
+113%since 2000
from $12,486 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$829
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+16%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(684)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9%(69)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(613)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(40)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other2.7%(20)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6%(50)
Guatemalan3.8%(32)
Spaniard1.1%(9)
Asian origin
Filipino1.2%(10)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German18.6%(156)
English14.7%(123)
American7.6%(64)
Irish6.4%(54)
Norwegian6%(50)
Scottish5.8%(49)
Danish5.6%(47)
Russian3.1%(26)
French2.7%(23)
Swedish2.6%(22)
Welsh2.6%(22)
Italian2.5%(21)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish2.1%(18)
Ukrainian0.6%(5)
British0.4%(3)
Austrian0.2%(2)
Dutch0.2%(2)
Polish0.2%(2)
Romanian0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.4 min
+47%since 2000
from 31.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 20.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.4%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
42.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.6%
−55.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married28.2%(100)
Married53.8%(191)
Widowed1.7%(6)
Divorced16.3%(58)
Women 15+
Never married22.5%(71)
Married53.2%(168)
Widowed8.5%(27)
Divorced15.8%(50)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho?

Horseshoe Bend, Idaho has about 715 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho earns about $44,293 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 $112,500, and the typical rent is about $829 a month.

How educated are people in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho?

About 14.6% 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 11.4% 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 50 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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