CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Kooskia

Idaho · 514 residents · 0.615 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Kooskia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,284. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 161 residents. 11% 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 $118,300. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
514
−24%since 2000
from 675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
836 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,098 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.4
+29%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4905626357087801990201020202024Kooskia
2024687
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,284
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,491 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,782
+59%since 2000
from $11,196 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,300
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+29%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Kooskia on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(623)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(16)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(46)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(435)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(13)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other18.5%(95)
Diversity Score43%(221)
Diversity Score
43
+529%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+14%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.5%
−17.8 ptssince 2011
from 48.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.1%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Kooskia

Greenwood
Pop 560
Reddick
Pop 535
Beverly Beach
Pop 521
Bradley Junction
Pop 631
Places similar to Kooskia
Head to head

Compare Kooskia to nearby cities

KOOSKIA VS
Lewiston
Income$72,197+124%
Home value$333,700+182%
Population34,717+6212%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
KOOSKIA VS
Moscow
Income$57,022+77%
Home value$376,400+218%
Population26,721+4758%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
KOOSKIA VS
Pullman
Income$46,812+45%
Home value$424,800+259%
Population33,756+6037%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
KOOSKIA VS
Missoula
Income$70,392+118%
Home value$473,100+300%
Population78,903+14246%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Kooskia, Idaho?

Kooskia, Idaho has about 514 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kooskia, Idaho?

The typical household in Kooskia, Idaho earns about $32,284 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 $118,300, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Kooskia, Idaho?

About 11.3% 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 19.7% 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 197 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Idaho
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Kooskia with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →