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Soda Springs

Idaho · 3,133 residents · 4.427 sq mi
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Soda Springs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,406. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 16% 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 $128,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
3,133
−7%since 2000
from 3,381 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
708 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 764 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+8%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Soda Springs
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,406
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,690 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,336
+48%since 2000
from $15,729 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+34%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(3,230)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(98)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(254)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(2,812)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(172)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other3.2%(102)
Diversity Score20.9%(656)
Diversity Score
21
+179%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
+10%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.3%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soda Springs, Idaho?

Soda Springs, Idaho has about 3,133 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Soda Springs, Idaho?

The typical household in Soda Springs, Idaho earns about $51,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Soda Springs, Idaho expensive?

In Soda Springs, Idaho, the median home is worth about $128,900, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Soda Springs, Idaho?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Soda Springs, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Soda Springs, Idaho?

About 10.6% of people in Soda Springs, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Soda Springs, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Soda Springs, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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