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Kootenai

Idaho · 941 residents · 0.554 sq mi
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Kootenai has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,569. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 500 residents. 16% 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 $224,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
941
+113%since 2000
from 441 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,699 / sq mi
+113%since 2000
from 796 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+3%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2585137691K1K1990201020202024Kootenai
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,569
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,432 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,152
+91%since 2000
from $13,698 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,000
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+16%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(429)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(851)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(41)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score13.4%(126)
Diversity Score
13
+238%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
+21%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.0%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.1%
−56.8 ptssince 2013
from 72.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kootenai, Idaho?

Kootenai, Idaho has about 941 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kootenai, Idaho?

The typical household in Kootenai, Idaho earns about $64,569 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kootenai, Idaho expensive?

In Kootenai, Idaho, the median home is worth about $224,000, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Kootenai, Idaho?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kootenai, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kootenai, Idaho?

About 7.7% of people in Kootenai, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kootenai, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Kootenai, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 598 residents, a change of about 174 percent over that period.

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