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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Spirit Lake

Idaho · 799 residents · 2.456 sq mi
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Spirit Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,187. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 577 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,400. The poverty rate of 33.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

799
−42%vs 2000
vs 1,376 in 2000
1990 – 2025
325 / sq mi
−42%vs 2000
vs 560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.1
+3%vs 2000
vs 35.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6411K2K2K3K1990201020202024Spirit Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,187
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,854 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,892
−42%vs 2000
vs $13,592 in 2000
US average: $14,340
33.6%
+17.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,400
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $83,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$283
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $514 in 2000
US average: $450
76.6%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.5% in 2000
23.4% rent
2.7
−6%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,303)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(33)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(93)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(793)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(6)
Diversity Score3.4%(27)
3
−50%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.5%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.5%
−11.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.7%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.1 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Spirit Lake, Idaho?

Spirit Lake, Idaho has about 799 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Spirit Lake, Idaho?

The typical household in Spirit Lake, Idaho earns about $14,187 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spirit Lake, Idaho expensive?

In Spirit Lake, Idaho, the median home is worth about $38,400, and the typical rent is about $283 a month.

How educated are people in Spirit Lake, Idaho?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Spirit Lake, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spirit Lake, Idaho?

About 33.6% of people in Spirit Lake, 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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