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Spirit Lake

Idaho · 1,945 residents · 2.456 sq mi
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Spirit Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,563. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,945
+41%since 2000
from 1,376 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
792 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+5%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6411K2K2K3K1990201020202024Spirit Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,563
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,854 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,267
+27%since 2000
from $13,592 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,700
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+33%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,840)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(54)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other1.4%(27)
Diversity Score11.2%(217)
Diversity Score
11
+66%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+15%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.5%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spirit Lake, Idaho?

Spirit Lake, Idaho has about 1,945 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Spirit Lake, Idaho earns about $41,563 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 $159,700, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Spirit Lake, Idaho?

About 10.9% 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 11.2% of people in Spirit Lake, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spirit Lake, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Spirit Lake, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,146 residents, a change of about 143 percent over that period.

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