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Idaho City

Idaho · 466 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 $33,214. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $84,500. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
466
+2%since 2000
from 458 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
701 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 689 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
+31%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2844035226417601990201020202024Idaho City
2024581
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,214
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,068 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,718
+85%since 2000
from $13,370 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$666
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
32.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(381)
Black0.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(27)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other5.9%(28)
Diversity Score31.9%(149)
Diversity Score
32
+407%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
−19%since 2000
from 27.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
+19.4 ptssince 2011
from 44.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.9%
−55.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Idaho City, Idaho?

Idaho City, Idaho has about 466 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Idaho City, Idaho earns about $33,214 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 $84,500, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Idaho City, Idaho?

About 8.3% 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 14.7% 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 142 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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