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Rexburg

Idaho · 39,409 residents · 10.112 sq mi
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Rexburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,278. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 22,152 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $221,700. At a median age of 22.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 33.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 22.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,409
+128%since 2000
from 17,257 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,897 / sq mi
+128%since 2000
from 1,707 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
22.8
+12%since 2000
from 20.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K20K27K35K43K1990201020202024Rexburg
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,278
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,965 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,869
+138%since 2000
from $9,173 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 44.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,700
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$765
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
26.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.1% in 2000
74.0% rent
Afford Score
6.7
+84%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(16,183)
Black0.2%(43)
Hispanic / Latino4%(697)
Asian0.6%(111)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(2,064)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(32,002)
Black1.7%(671)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(4,237)
Asian2.2%(862)
Other3%(1,178)
Diversity Score38.9%(15,341)
Diversity Score
39
+225%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.1 min
+18%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.0%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rexburg, Idaho?

Rexburg, Idaho has about 39,409 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rexburg, Idaho?

The typical household in Rexburg, Idaho earns about $33,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rexburg, Idaho expensive?

In Rexburg, Idaho, the median home is worth about $221,700, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in Rexburg, Idaho?

About 43.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rexburg, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rexburg, Idaho?

About 33.9% of people in Rexburg, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rexburg, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Rexburg, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25,107 residents, a change of about 176 percent over that period.

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