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Riggins

Idaho · 396 residents (2025 est.) · 0.398 sq mi
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Riggins has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,471. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 147 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $352,300. With a median age of 63.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 60% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 157%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
263
−36%since 2000
from 410 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
661 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 1,030 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
63.8
+23%since 2000
from 51.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:396 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2152743343934521990201020202024Riggins
2024263
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,471
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,972 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,697
+60%since 2000
from $17,330 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
−11%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade31.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information15.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$352,300
+157%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
48.3% rent
Vacancy rate
36.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.5%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.2
+212%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(403)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.7%(23)
Diversity Score20%(52)
Diversity Score
20
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+6%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.7%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
18.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.6%
−19.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.2%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.4%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2012
from 27.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−51.2 ptssince 2013
from 60.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.6%
+34.3 ptssince 2017
from 33.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2016
from 91.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 5.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riggins, Idaho?

Riggins, Idaho has about 263 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riggins, Idaho?

The typical household in Riggins, Idaho earns about $31,471 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riggins, Idaho expensive?

In Riggins, Idaho, the median home is worth about $352,300, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Riggins, Idaho?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Riggins, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riggins, Idaho?

About 18.3% of people in Riggins, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riggins, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Riggins, Idaho has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 167 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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