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Oldtown

Idaho · 262 residents (2025 est.) · 0.822 sq mi
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Oldtown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,833. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 238 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $261,700. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 283%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
428
+125%since 2000
from 190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
521 / sq mi
+125%since 2000
from 231 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.9
−12%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:262 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
962263554856151990201020202024Oldtown
2024428
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,833
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,542 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,265
+121%since 2000
from $11,893 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
−9%since 2010
from 0.370 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$261,700
+283%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.4%
−28.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
54.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+184%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
90
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(174)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(369)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(20)
Diversity Score30.8%(132)
Diversity Score
31
+460%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
−18%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+37.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2011
from 46.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−52.1 ptssince 2013
from 61.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.6%
+36.8 ptssince 2017
from 36.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oldtown, Idaho?

Oldtown, Idaho has about 428 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oldtown, Idaho?

The typical household in Oldtown, Idaho earns about $57,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oldtown, Idaho expensive?

In Oldtown, Idaho, the median home is worth about $261,700, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Oldtown, Idaho?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Oldtown, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oldtown, Idaho?

About 18.0% of people in Oldtown, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oldtown, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Oldtown, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 289 residents, a change of about 208 percent over that period.

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