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New Plymouth

Idaho · 1,494 residents · 0.688 sq mi
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New Plymouth has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,639. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $146,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,494
+7%since 2000
from 1,400 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,172 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2,035 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+9%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024New Plymouth
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,639
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,524 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,921
+105%since 2000
from $12,624 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$749
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+14%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(1,228)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(138)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.7%(332)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(1,184)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(210)
Asian0.8%(12)
Other3.7%(55)
Diversity Score40.2%(601)
Diversity Score
40
+69%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
+24.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+88%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
47.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.5%
−62.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Plymouth, Idaho?

New Plymouth, Idaho has about 1,494 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Plymouth, Idaho earns about $52,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Plymouth, Idaho expensive?

In New Plymouth, Idaho, the median home is worth about $146,800, and the typical rent is about $749 a month.

How educated are people in New Plymouth, Idaho?

About 33.9% of adults age 25 and over in New Plymouth, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Plymouth, Idaho?

About 12.0% of people in New Plymouth, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Plymouth, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, New Plymouth, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 181 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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