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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Priest River

Idaho · 1,754 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 $26,765. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% 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 $77,500. Households here earn about 29% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,754
+12%since 1990
from 1,560 in 1990
1990 – 2025
783 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 696 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.2
+7%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Priest River
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,765
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,464 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,125
+42%since 1990
from $9,955 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.9%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$77,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$441
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $268 in 1990
US average: $602
69.9%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
30.1% rent
2.9
+29%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,514)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(56)
Asian0.8%(13)
Diversity Score15.1%(235)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,647)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(28)
Asian0.5%(8)
Diversity Score5.3%(92)
5
−65%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.1%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.9%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−11%since 1990
from 17.6 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Priest River, Idaho?

Priest River, Idaho has about 1,754 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Priest River, Idaho earns about $26,765 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 $77,500, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Priest River, Idaho?

About 6.1% 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 18.9% of people in Priest River, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Priest River, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Priest River, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 194 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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