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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Orofino

Idaho · 3,247 residents · 2.469 sq mi
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Orofino has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,580. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $79,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,247
+13%since 1990
from 2,868 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,315 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 1,162 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.0
+4%since 1990
from 38.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Orofino
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,580
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,309 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,563
+19%since 1990
from $12,251 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$419
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $287 in 1990
US average: $602
71.9%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.1% in 1990
28.1% rent
2.6
+42%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,776)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(63)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score12.7%(364)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(3,013)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(73)
Asian0.6%(19)
Diversity Score8.1%(264)
8
−36%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.4%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
−12%since 1990
from 17.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Orofino, Idaho?

Orofino, Idaho has about 3,247 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Orofino, Idaho?

The typical household in Orofino, Idaho earns about $30,580 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 $79,500, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Orofino, Idaho?

About 14.6% 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 12.1% 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 379 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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