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Priest River

Idaho · 1,560 residents · 2.24 sq mi
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Priest River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,464. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $43,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,560
−11%vs 2000
vs 1,754 in 2000
1990 – 2025
696 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 783 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.8
−7%vs 2000
vs 35.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Priest River
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,464
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,765 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,955
−30%vs 2000
vs $14,125 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.5%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,600
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $77,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$268
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $441 in 2000
US average: $450
69.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.9% in 2000
30.4% rent
2.2
−23%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,647)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(28)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(92)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,514)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(56)
Asian0.8%(13)
Other2.1%(33)
Diversity Score15.1%(235)
15
+187%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.5%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.3%
−9.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Priest River, Idaho?

Priest River, Idaho has about 1,560 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Priest River, Idaho?

The typical household in Priest River, Idaho earns about $19,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Priest River, Idaho expensive?

In Priest River, Idaho, the median home is worth about $43,600, and the typical rent is about $268 a month.

How educated are people in Priest River, Idaho?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Priest River, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Priest River, Idaho?

About 16.5% of people in Priest River, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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

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