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Paul

Idaho · 1,169 residents · 0.742 sq mi
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Paul has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,917. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $98,800. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
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
1,169
+17%since 2000
from 998 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,575 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,345 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
−12%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8301K1K1K2K1990201020202024Paul
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,917
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,467
+37%since 2000
from $15,627 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+17%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(811)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(163)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.6%(355)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(793)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino28.5%(333)
Asian0.8%(9)
Other3.3%(38)
Diversity Score57.7%(674)
Diversity Score
58
+62%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% 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
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.4%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paul, Idaho?

Paul, Idaho has about 1,169 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paul, Idaho?

The typical household in Paul, Idaho earns about $37,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paul, Idaho expensive?

In Paul, Idaho, the median home is worth about $98,800, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Paul, Idaho?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Paul, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paul, Idaho?

About 22.8% of people in Paul, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paul, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Paul, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 268 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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