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Smelterville

Idaho · 670 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 $40,366. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $89,600. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
670
+3%since 2000
from 651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,190 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+19%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4105066016967921990201020202024Smelterville
2024668
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,366
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,908 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,421
+68%since 2000
from $14,572 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,600
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$821
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
33.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+25%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(609)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(18)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.7%(32)
Diversity Score18.1%(121)
Diversity Score
18
+289%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.9%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.4%
−59.5 ptssince 2013
from 73.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smelterville, Idaho?

Smelterville, Idaho has about 670 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smelterville, Idaho?

The typical household in Smelterville, Idaho earns about $40,366 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 $89,600, and the typical rent is about $821 a month.

How educated are people in Smelterville, Idaho?

About 4.4% 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 13.9% of people in Smelterville, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smelterville, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Smelterville, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 228 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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