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Salmon

Idaho · 3,112 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 $28,380. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,800. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,112
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,122 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,240 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,244 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.7
+15%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Salmon
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,380
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,823 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,489
+30%since 2000
from $15,749 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$469
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.0%
−29.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+56%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(2,944)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(82)
Asian0.6%(20)
Other3.4%(105)
Diversity Score16.1%(501)
Diversity Score
16
+143%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
+9%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salmon, Idaho?

Salmon, Idaho has about 3,112 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salmon, Idaho?

The typical household in Salmon, Idaho earns about $28,380 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 $121,800, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Salmon, Idaho?

About 21.1% 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 23.0% 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 171 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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