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Kamiah

Idaho · 1,295 residents · 1.098 sq mi
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Kamiah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,094. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $107,500. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,295
+12%since 2000
from 1,160 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,179 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,056 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.7
+3%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Kamiah
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,094
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,793 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,641
+18%since 2000
from $14,111 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $312 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.9%
−34.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
−2%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(1,008)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(48)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(143)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(1,051)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(71)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other10.7%(139)
Diversity Score37.6%(487)
Diversity Score
38
+205%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% 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
8.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.0%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.1%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kamiah, Idaho?

Kamiah, Idaho has about 1,295 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kamiah, Idaho?

The typical household in Kamiah, Idaho earns about $31,094 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kamiah, Idaho expensive?

In Kamiah, Idaho, the median home is worth about $107,500, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Kamiah, Idaho?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Kamiah, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kamiah, Idaho?

About 17.1% of people in Kamiah, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kamiah, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Kamiah, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 141 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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