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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Salmon

Idaho · 3,122 residents · 2.509 sq mi
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Salmon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,823. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $73,800. Households here earn about 29% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,122
+6%since 1990
from 2,941 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,244 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,172 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+8%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Salmon
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,823
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,290 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,749
+74%since 1990
from $9,049 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.5%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 25.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,800
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$370
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $247 in 1990
US average: $602
66.5%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 67.2% in 1990
33.5% rent
2.8
+10%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(2,924)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.3%(157)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(2,982)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(68)
Asian0.3%(9)
Diversity Score6.6%(207)
7
+24%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.3%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.7%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 73.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.1 min
−13%since 1990
from 13.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salmon, Idaho?

Salmon, Idaho has about 3,122 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Salmon, Idaho?

The typical household in Salmon, Idaho earns about $26,823 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 $73,800, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Salmon, Idaho?

About 16.3% 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 19.5% 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 181 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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