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Kooskia

Idaho · 550 residents (2025 est.) · 0.615 sq mi
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Kooskia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $189,300. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
687
+2%since 2000
from 675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,117 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,098 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.6
+25%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:550 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4905626357087801990201020202024Kooskia
2024687
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,938
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,491 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,165
+116%since 2000
from $11,196 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
−12%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,300
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$831
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.6%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+46%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(623)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(16)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(46)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(443)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(21)
Asian1%(7)
Other31.4%(216)
Diversity Score60.5%(416)
Diversity Score
61
+785%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+71%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 48.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.7%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.1%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2012
from 34.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.0%
+29.0 ptssince 2017
from 56.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kooskia, Idaho?

Kooskia, Idaho has about 687 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kooskia, Idaho?

The typical household in Kooskia, Idaho earns about $45,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kooskia, Idaho expensive?

In Kooskia, Idaho, the median home is worth about $189,300, and the typical rent is about $831 a month.

How educated are people in Kooskia, Idaho?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Kooskia, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kooskia, Idaho?

About 9.6% of people in Kooskia, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kooskia, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Kooskia, Idaho has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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