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Priest River

Idaho · 1,751 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 $32,429. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $147,700. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,751
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,754 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
782 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 783 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+8%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Priest River
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,429
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,765 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,397
+23%since 2000
from $14,125 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,700
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.8%
−27.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+57%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,617)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(36)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other0.9%(16)
Diversity Score9.2%(161)
Diversity Score
9
+75%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.6%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Priest River, Idaho?

Priest River, Idaho has about 1,751 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Priest River, Idaho earns about $32,429 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 $147,700, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Priest River, Idaho?

About 10.8% 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 25.5% 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 191 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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