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Idaho City

Idaho · 531 residents (2025 est.) · 0.665 sq mi
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Idaho City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,722. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Households here earn about 43% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
581
+27%since 2000
from 458 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
874 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 689 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
+3%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:531 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2844035226417601990201020202024Idaho City
2024581
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,722
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,068 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,881
+109%since 2000
from $13,370 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
−20%since 2010
from 0.443 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information3.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$780
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
25.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.3%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Idaho City on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(418)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(7)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(29)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(500)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(39)
Asian2.6%(15)
Other4.5%(26)
Diversity Score31.5%(183)
Diversity Score
32
+402%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+6%since 2000
from 27.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
21.2%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% 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
2.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2011
from 44.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2012
from 26.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+30.4 ptssince 2017
from 61.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Idaho City, Idaho?

Idaho City, Idaho has about 581 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Idaho City, Idaho?

The typical household in Idaho City, Idaho earns about $44,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Idaho City, Idaho expensive?

In Idaho City, Idaho, the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Idaho City, Idaho?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Idaho City, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Idaho City, Idaho?

About 6.4% of people in Idaho City, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Idaho City, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Idaho City, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 257 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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