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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ketchum

Idaho · 3,003 residents · 3.205 sq mi
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Ketchum has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,457. Population has grown 19% since 1990. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $411,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,003
+19%since 1990
from 2,523 in 1990
1990 – 2025
937 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 787 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.0
+16%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Ketchum
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,457
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,375 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$41,798
+79%since 1990
from $23,309 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.9%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$411,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $240,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$794
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $532 in 1990
US average: $602
55.6%
+12.6 ptssince 1990
from 42.9% in 1990
44.4% rent
9.1
+11%since 1990
from 8.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(2,482)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(64)
Asian0.8%(20)
Diversity Score9.8%(248)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(2,773)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(147)
Asian0.6%(17)
Diversity Score13.3%(398)
13
+35%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.9%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 40.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.3%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 96.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.0%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.4 min
−30%since 1990
from 14.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ketchum, Idaho?

Ketchum, Idaho has about 3,003 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ketchum, Idaho?

The typical household in Ketchum, Idaho earns about $45,457 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ketchum, Idaho expensive?

In Ketchum, Idaho, the median home is worth about $411,900, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in Ketchum, Idaho?

About 51.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ketchum, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ketchum, Idaho?

About 8.9% of people in Ketchum, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ketchum, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Ketchum, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 480 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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