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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oldtown

Idaho · 190 residents · 0.822 sq mi
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Oldtown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,542. Population has grown 37% since 1990. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,500. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
190
+37%since 1990
from 139 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.5
+8%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
962263554856151990201020202024Oldtown
2024428
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.9%(15)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 93.7%(7)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.9%(17)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 1910.5%(20)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 244.7%(9)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.5%(20)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4419.5%(37)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411.6%(22)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.4%(14)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.4%(14)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.8%(13)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.1%(2)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,542
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,464 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,893
+44%since 1990
from $8,255 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
22.4%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,500
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$463
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $292 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
25.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(134)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(174)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican7%(30)
Ancestry
English23.1%(99)
Swedish12.6%(54)
German9.3%(40)
Irish9.3%(40)
Scottish8.4%(36)
Dutch3.3%(14)
Norwegian3.3%(14)
Scotch-Irish2.6%(11)
Italian1.2%(5)
Welsh1.2%(5)
Czech0.9%(4)
American0.7%(3)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
French0.5%(2)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Swedish population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.8%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 64.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+72%since 1990
from 13.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23%(17)
Married54.1%(40)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced23%(17)
Women 15+
Never married27.3%(24)
Married45.5%(40)
Widowed15.9%(14)
Divorced11.4%(10)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oldtown, Idaho?

Oldtown, Idaho has about 190 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oldtown, Idaho?

The typical household in Oldtown, Idaho earns about $23,542 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 $37,500, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in Oldtown, Idaho?

About 0.0% 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 22.4% 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 51 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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