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Nezperce

Idaho · 471 residents (2025 est.) · 0.654 sq mi
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Nezperce has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,857. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $189,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
522
Unchangedsince 2000
from 523 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
798 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 800 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
−5%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:471 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3494014545065591990201020202024Nezperce
2024522
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,857
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,094 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,226
+102%since 2000
from $15,450 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+40%since 2010
from 0.335 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,300
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+66%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(477)
Black1.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian1.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(46)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(429)
Black3.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(12)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other11.7%(61)
Diversity Score38.7%(202)
Diversity Score
39
+336%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+8%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 47.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.2%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 19.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.7%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2017
from 77.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nezperce, Idaho?

Nezperce, Idaho has about 522 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nezperce, Idaho?

The typical household in Nezperce, Idaho earns about $62,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nezperce, Idaho expensive?

In Nezperce, Idaho, the median home is worth about $189,300, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Nezperce, Idaho?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Nezperce, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nezperce, Idaho?

About 15.0% of people in Nezperce, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nezperce, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Nezperce, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 70 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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