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McCall

Idaho · 4,133 residents (2025 est.) · 9.064 sq mi
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McCall has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,253. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $676,500. Despite a median home value of $676,500, the poverty rate sits 29% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 152%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,946
+89%since 2000
from 2,084 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
435 / sq mi
+89%since 2000
from 230 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
−8%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,133 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024McCall
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,253
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,172
+117%since 2000
from $18,479 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
+37%since 2010
from 0.355 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information1.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$676,500
+152%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,134
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $548 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
63.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
52.1%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.2
+176%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(2,001)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(54)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(141)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(3,659)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(121)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(166)
Diversity Score17.2%(678)
Diversity Score
17
+155%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.5 min
+10%since 2000
from 9.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.9%
+28.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
9.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.2%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
42.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−70.3 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
+24.2 ptssince 2017
from 71.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2016
from 85.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−14.5 ptssince 2016
from 14.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCall, Idaho?

McCall, Idaho has about 3,946 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McCall, Idaho?

The typical household in McCall, Idaho earns about $60,253 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McCall, Idaho expensive?

In McCall, Idaho, the median home is worth about $676,500, and the typical rent is about $1,134 a month.

How educated are people in McCall, Idaho?

About 42.8% of adults age 25 and over in McCall, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McCall, Idaho?

About 16.0% of people in McCall, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has McCall, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, McCall, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,766 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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