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Kimberly

Idaho · 4,626 residents · 2.033 sq mi
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Kimberly has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,652. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 77% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $174,700. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,626
+77%since 2000
from 2,614 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,275 / sq mi
+77%since 2000
from 1,286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.0
−4%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Kimberly
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,652
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,906 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,763
+61%since 2000
from $13,545 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,700
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$829
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+8%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(2,406)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(134)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(347)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(3,558)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(843)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other1.1%(52)
Diversity Score41.9%(1,939)
Diversity Score
42
+215%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+51%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.3%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−59.3 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kimberly, Idaho?

Kimberly, Idaho has about 4,626 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kimberly, Idaho?

The typical household in Kimberly, Idaho earns about $65,652 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 $174,700, and the typical rent is about $829 a month.

How educated are people in Kimberly, Idaho?

About 16.8% 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 16.2% 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 2,262 residents, a change of about 96 percent over that period.

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