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Shoshone

Idaho · 1,653 residents · 1.173 sq mi
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Shoshone has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,640. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $125,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,653
+18%since 2000
from 1,398 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,409 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
−4%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Shoshone
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,640
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,036 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,847
+48%since 2000
from $14,756 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade26.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$649
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $511 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
37.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+18%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86%(1,202)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(158)
Asian0.8%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.4%(383)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(894)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino41.7%(690)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other3.8%(63)
Diversity Score66.7%(1,103)
Diversity Score
67
+144%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+19%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.3%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
18.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−54.0 ptssince 2013
from 65.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shoshone, Idaho?

Shoshone, Idaho has about 1,653 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shoshone, Idaho?

The typical household in Shoshone, Idaho earns about $45,640 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shoshone, Idaho expensive?

In Shoshone, Idaho, the median home is worth about $125,000, and the typical rent is about $649 a month.

How educated are people in Shoshone, Idaho?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Shoshone, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shoshone, Idaho?

About 10.0% of people in Shoshone, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shoshone, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Shoshone, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 372 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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