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Moscow

Idaho · 25,435 residents · 6.909 sq mi
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Moscow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,262. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $240,500. At a median age of 26.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 26.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,435
+19%since 2000
from 21,291 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,681 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 3,082 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
26.6
+9%since 2000
from 24.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K20K22K25K27K1990201020202024Moscow
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,262
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,884 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,421
+64%since 2000
from $14,930 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 43.8% in 2000
61.2% rent
Afford Score
5.7
+19%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(19,376)
Black0.9%(191)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(525)
Asian3.1%(664)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.9%(3,375)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(20,759)
Black1.2%(296)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(1,636)
Asian3.5%(890)
Other5.3%(1,357)
Diversity Score37.3%(9,488)
Diversity Score
37
+135%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.3%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moscow, Idaho?

Moscow, Idaho has about 25,435 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moscow, Idaho?

The typical household in Moscow, Idaho earns about $42,262 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moscow, Idaho expensive?

In Moscow, Idaho, the median home is worth about $240,500, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Moscow, Idaho?

About 53.7% of adults age 25 and over in Moscow, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moscow, Idaho?

About 23.8% of people in Moscow, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moscow, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Moscow, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,916 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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