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Lava Hot Springs

Idaho · 407 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 $36,250. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 114 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $137,500. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
407
−22%since 2000
from 521 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
592 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 757 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.9
+26%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1882793704605511990201020202024Lava Hot Springs
2024218
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,472 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$19,390
+19%since 2000
from $16,242 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.5%
−29.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
37.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+6%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(386)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(7)
Diversity Score14.7%(60)
Diversity Score
15
+139%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
49.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
47.5%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
Female
56.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.3%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho?

Lava Hot Springs, Idaho has about 407 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho earns about $36,250 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 $137,500, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho?

About 28.0% 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 21.8% of people in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lava Hot Springs, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Lava Hot Springs, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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