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Orofino

Idaho · 3,259 residents (2025 est.) · 2.469 sq mi
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Orofino has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $223,400. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,260
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,320 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,315 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
+12%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,259 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Orofino
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,438
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,580 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,392
+88%since 2000
from $14,563 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
+20%since 2010
from 0.353 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,400
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$949
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.1%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+61%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(3,013)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(73)
Asian0.6%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(264)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(2,761)
Black0.6%(20)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(135)
Asian2.2%(71)
Other8.4%(273)
Diversity Score34.2%(1,114)
Diversity Score
34
+321%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+13%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 47.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.6%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
Female
41.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
−51.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 18.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2017
from 70.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 93.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orofino, Idaho?

Orofino, Idaho has about 3,260 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orofino, Idaho?

The typical household in Orofino, Idaho earns about $53,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orofino, Idaho expensive?

In Orofino, Idaho, the median home is worth about $223,400, and the typical rent is about $949 a month.

How educated are people in Orofino, Idaho?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Orofino, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orofino, Idaho?

About 13.6% of people in Orofino, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orofino, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Orofino, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 392 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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