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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lava Hot Springs

Idaho · 347 residents · 0.688 sq mi
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Lava Hot Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,344. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 174 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,700. With a median age of 39.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 31% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

347
−33%vs 2000
vs 521 in 2000
1990 – 2025
504 / sq mi
−33%vs 2000
vs 757 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.1
−3%vs 2000
vs 40.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1882793704605511990201020202024Lava Hot Springs
2024218
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,344
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,472 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2023
$9,840
−39%vs 2000
vs $16,242 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.7%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,700
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $83,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$269
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $416 in 2000
US average: $450
67.6%
+5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.1% in 2000
32.4% rent
2.6
−28%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(502)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(32)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(345)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(5)
1
−77%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.4%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.1%
−13.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.3%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
−15%vs 2000
vs 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho?

Lava Hot Springs, Idaho has about 347 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho?

The typical household in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho earns about $17,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lava Hot Springs, Idaho expensive?

In Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, the median home is worth about $44,700, and the typical rent is about $269 a month.

How educated are people in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho?

About 18.7% of people in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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

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