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New Meadows

Idaho · 496 residents · 0.584 sq mi
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New Meadows has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,417. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,200. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
496
−7%since 2000
from 533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
849 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 913 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
−1%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2603584575556531990201020202024New Meadows
2024411
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,417
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,886
+34%since 2000
from $11,884 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,200
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−19.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+87%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(516)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(466)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.4%(52)
Diversity Score31.1%(154)
Diversity Score
31
+1206%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+23%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
16.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% 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
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.4%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Meadows, Idaho?

New Meadows, Idaho has about 496 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Meadows, Idaho?

The typical household in New Meadows, Idaho earns about $31,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Meadows, Idaho expensive?

In New Meadows, Idaho, the median home is worth about $160,200, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in New Meadows, Idaho?

About 29.3% of adults age 25 and over in New Meadows, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Meadows, Idaho?

About 28.6% of people in New Meadows, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Meadows, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, New Meadows, Idaho has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 81 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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