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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Smelterville

Idaho · 442 residents · 0.306 sq mi
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Smelterville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,670. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 209 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $18,600. With a median age of 39.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 38% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

442
−32%vs 2000
vs 651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,444 / sq mi
−32%vs 2000
vs 2,127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.5
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 39.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4105066016967921990201020202024Smelterville
2024668
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,670
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,908 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,618
−41%vs 2000
vs $14,572 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.3%
+6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$18,600
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$226
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $408 in 2000
US average: $450
62.9%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.5% in 2000
37.1% rent
1.2
−33%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(623)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(10)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(30)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(442)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(12)
3
−41%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.0%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.8 min
−40%vs 2000
vs 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smelterville, Idaho?

Smelterville, Idaho has about 442 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Smelterville, Idaho?

The typical household in Smelterville, Idaho earns about $15,670 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smelterville, Idaho expensive?

In Smelterville, Idaho, the median home is worth about $18,600, and the typical rent is about $226 a month.

How educated are people in Smelterville, Idaho?

About 3.2% of adults age 25 and over in Smelterville, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smelterville, Idaho?

About 29.3% of people in Smelterville, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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

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