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Oldtown

Idaho · 184 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 $30,417. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $32,500. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
184
−3%since 2000
from 190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
224 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 231 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+10%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
962263554856151990201020202024Oldtown
2024428
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,417
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,542 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,974
+26%since 2000
from $11,893 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction27.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance16.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical16.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,500
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$561
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.8%
−40.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
31.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−33%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(177)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8%(15)
Diversity Score
8
+45%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
49.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
45.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
59.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oldtown, Idaho?

Oldtown, Idaho has about 184 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oldtown, Idaho?

The typical household in Oldtown, Idaho earns about $30,417 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 $32,500, and the typical rent is about $561 a month.

How educated are people in Oldtown, Idaho?

About 5.5% 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 24.5% 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 45 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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