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Orofino

Idaho · 3,142 residents · 2.469 sq mi
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Orofino has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,638. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $105,400. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,142
−3%since 2000
from 3,247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,273 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,315 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+9%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Orofino
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,638
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,580 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,119
+31%since 2000
from $14,563 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$561
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−11%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(2,805)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(135)
Asian1.4%(45)
Other4.3%(134)
Diversity Score24.3%(762)
Diversity Score
24
+199%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
−5%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.9%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
Female
38.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−50.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orofino, Idaho?

Orofino, Idaho has about 3,142 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orofino, Idaho?

The typical household in Orofino, Idaho earns about $45,638 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 $105,400, and the typical rent is about $561 a month.

How educated are people in Orofino, Idaho?

About 10.7% 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 12.7% 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 274 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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