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Salmon

Idaho · 3,286 residents (2025 est.) · 2.509 sq mi
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Salmon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,844. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $235,500. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,203
+3%since 2000
from 3,122 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,277 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,244 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.8
+17%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,286 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Salmon
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,844
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,823 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,195
+111%since 2000
from $15,749 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.529
+4%since 2010
from 0.507 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,500
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.8%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+100%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(2,982)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(68)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(207)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(2,963)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(174)
Diversity Score17.6%(564)
Diversity Score
18
+166%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
+4%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.8%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.2%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 19.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+23.9 ptssince 2017
from 63.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salmon, Idaho?

Salmon, Idaho has about 3,203 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salmon, Idaho?

The typical household in Salmon, Idaho earns about $42,844 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salmon, Idaho expensive?

In Salmon, Idaho, the median home is worth about $235,500, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Salmon, Idaho?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Salmon, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salmon, Idaho?

About 15.1% of people in Salmon, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salmon, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Salmon, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 262 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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