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Montpelier

Idaho · 2,597 residents · 2.318 sq mi
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Montpelier has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,510. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $109,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
2,597
−7%since 2000
from 2,785 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,120 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,201 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
+6%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Montpelier
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,510
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,693 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,472
+41%since 2000
from $12,364 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing10.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$486
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.2%
−30.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+34%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(2,647)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(106)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(258)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(2,436)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(127)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other1.5%(39)
Diversity Score15.7%(408)
Diversity Score
16
+70%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+19%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.9%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montpelier, Idaho?

Montpelier, Idaho has about 2,597 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montpelier, Idaho?

The typical household in Montpelier, Idaho earns about $36,510 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montpelier, Idaho expensive?

In Montpelier, Idaho, the median home is worth about $109,000, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Montpelier, Idaho?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Montpelier, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montpelier, Idaho?

About 15.1% of people in Montpelier, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montpelier, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Montpelier, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 111 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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