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Rathdrum

Idaho · 9,211 residents · 6.954 sq mi
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Rathdrum has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,167. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 91% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $233,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,211
+91%since 2000
from 4,816 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,325 / sq mi
+91%since 2000
from 693 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+26%since 2000
from 28.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K4K6K9K12K1990201020202024Rathdrum
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,167
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,568
+82%since 2000
from $14,022 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,800
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,082
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $664 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+55%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(4,502)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(149)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(426)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(8,013)
Black0.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(442)
Asian0.5%(49)
Other2.4%(221)
Diversity Score19.6%(1,803)
Diversity Score
20
+121%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.6%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−65.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rathdrum, Idaho?

Rathdrum, Idaho has about 9,211 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rathdrum, Idaho?

The typical household in Rathdrum, Idaho earns about $64,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rathdrum, Idaho expensive?

In Rathdrum, Idaho, the median home is worth about $233,800, and the typical rent is about $1,082 a month.

How educated are people in Rathdrum, Idaho?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Rathdrum, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rathdrum, Idaho?

About 7.3% of people in Rathdrum, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rathdrum, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Rathdrum, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,211 residents, a change of about 361 percent over that period.

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