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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Post Falls

Idaho · 17,247 residents · 18.546 sq mi
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Post Falls has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,061. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 9,898 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $107,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,247
+135%since 1990
from 7,349 in 1990
1990 – 2025
930 / sq mi
+135%since 1990
from 396 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.3
Unchangedsince 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K15K25K36K47K1990201020202024Post Falls
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,061
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,189 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,692
+84%since 1990
from $10,135 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.4%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$107,900
+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$607
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $347 in 1990
US average: $602
72.4%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
27.6% rent
2.8
+21%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(7,208)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(39)
Asian0.5%(35)
Diversity Score6%(440)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(16,293)
Black0.2%(30)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(439)
Asian0.5%(92)
Diversity Score8.1%(1,396)
8
+35%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.9%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.2%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 77.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−21%since 1990
from 17.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Post Falls, Idaho?

Post Falls, Idaho has about 17,247 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Post Falls, Idaho?

The typical household in Post Falls, Idaho earns about $39,061 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Post Falls, Idaho expensive?

In Post Falls, Idaho, the median home is worth about $107,900, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Post Falls, Idaho?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Post Falls, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Post Falls, Idaho?

About 9.4% of people in Post Falls, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Post Falls, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Post Falls, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,898 residents, a change of about 135 percent over that period.

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

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