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Rupert

Idaho · 5,645 residents · 2.059 sq mi
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Rupert has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,105. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% 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 $58,500. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,645
+3%since 1990
from 5,455 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,742 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 2,649 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.7
+6%since 1990
from 29.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Rupert
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,105
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,489 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,253
+36%since 1990
from $9,030 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 19.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$364
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $258 in 1990
US average: $602
70.3%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 66.7% in 1990
29.7% rent
2.3
+24%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(4,269)
Black0.5%(28)
Hispanic / Latino26.1%(1,424)
Asian0.8%(46)
Diversity Score68.2%(3,722)
2000
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(3,515)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino35.4%(1,998)
Asian0.3%(18)
Diversity Score58.6%(3,307)
59
−14%since 1990
from 68 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.4%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.3%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 61.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.0 min
−30%since 1990
from 14.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rupert, Idaho?

Rupert, Idaho has about 5,645 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rupert, Idaho?

The typical household in Rupert, Idaho earns about $25,105 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rupert, Idaho expensive?

In Rupert, Idaho, the median home is worth about $58,500, and the typical rent is about $364 a month.

How educated are people in Rupert, Idaho?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rupert, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rupert, Idaho?

About 21.5% of people in Rupert, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rupert, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Rupert, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 190 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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