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New Meadows

Idaho · 517 residents · 0.584 sq mi
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New Meadows has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,750. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $148,900. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
517
−3%since 2000
from 533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
885 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 913 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+5%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2603584575556531990201020202024New Meadows
2024411
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,750
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,598
+99%since 2000
from $11,884 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(448)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(28)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.3%(74)
Diversity Score
14
+501%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+49%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−20.3 ptssince 2011
from 20.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 79.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
40.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 72.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Meadows, Idaho?

New Meadows, Idaho has about 517 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Meadows, Idaho earns about $51,750 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 $148,900, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in New Meadows, Idaho?

About 13.6% 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 25.6% 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 60 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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