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Kimberly

Idaho · 5,798 residents (2025 est.) · 2.033 sq mi
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Kimberly is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,799. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 96% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $339,400. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 123%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,111
+96%since 2000
from 2,614 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,514 / sq mi
+71%since 2009
from 1,472 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
32.2
−4%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,798 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Kimberly
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.6%(442)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(301)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1417.4%(888)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.6%(336)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.2%(112)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.2%(830)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.9%(815)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412%(612)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 644.5%(230)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.6%(337)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.6%(182)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.5%(26)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,799
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,906 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,861
+120%since 2000
from $13,545 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+43.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
−6%since 2010
from 0.356 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$339,400
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,127
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+26%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
81
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Kimberly on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(2,406)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(134)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(3,329)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino33.2%(1,695)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other1.5%(78)
Diversity Score
58
+148%since 2009
from 23 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican26.9%(1,376)
Colombian1.4%(69)
Spaniard0.4%(19)
Asian origin
Indonesian0.2%(9)
Pacific Islander origin
Tongan2.5%(130)
Ancestry
English16.6%(848)
Irish15.5%(792)
German12.3%(628)
Scottish4.9%(250)
Italian4.8%(246)
American4.6%(234)
Dutch1.6%(82)
Russian1.4%(70)
French1.3%(68)
Swedish1.1%(55)
British0.9%(44)
Welsh0.6%(30)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Australian0.4%(20)
Norwegian0.4%(18)
Greek0.3%(17)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+62%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 13.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−66.9 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2017
from 84.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.9%
−15.4 ptssince 2016
from 92.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2016
from 7.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.2%(302)
Married68.6%(1,026)
Widowed7.6%(114)
Divorced3.5%(53)
Women 15+
Never married24.1%(479)
Married57.8%(1,148)
Widowed3.6%(71)
Divorced14.5%(287)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kimberly, Idaho?

Kimberly, Idaho has about 5,111 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kimberly, Idaho?

The typical household in Kimberly, Idaho earns about $97,799 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kimberly, Idaho expensive?

In Kimberly, Idaho, the median home is worth about $339,400, and the typical rent is about $1,127 a month.

How educated are people in Kimberly, Idaho?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Kimberly, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kimberly, Idaho?

About 19.3% of people in Kimberly, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kimberly, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Kimberly, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,747 residents, a change of about 116 percent over that period.

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