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Idaho City

Idaho · 485 residents · 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 $36,384. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $128,100. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
485
+6%since 2000
from 458 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
729 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 689 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
+13%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2844035226417601990201020202024Idaho City
2024581
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,384
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,068 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,622
+62%since 2000
from $13,370 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade31.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Information2.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,100
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$523
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.3%
−21.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
38.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+70%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(418)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(7)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(29)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(441)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(24)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other2.6%(13)
Diversity Score19.9%(96)
Diversity Score
20
+216%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
−22%since 2000
from 27.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
26.6%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
39.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.5%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
26.2%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Idaho City, Idaho?

Idaho City, Idaho has about 485 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Idaho City, Idaho earns about $36,384 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Idaho City, Idaho expensive?

In Idaho City, Idaho, the median home is worth about $128,100, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in Idaho City, Idaho?

About 5.9% 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 15.7% 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 161 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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