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St. Maries

Idaho · 2,457 residents (2025 est.) · 1.187 sq mi
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St. Maries has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $236,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,915
+10%since 2000
from 2,652 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,456 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 2,234 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+8%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,457 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024St. Maries
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,458
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,054 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,535
+82%since 2000
from $16,745 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+14%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$236,300
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$871
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+73%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(2,510)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(44)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(120)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(2,717)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(79)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(116)
Diversity Score16.1%(470)
Diversity Score
16
+257%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+31%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.3%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2012
from 18.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.4%
+24.7 ptssince 2017
from 60.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Maries, Idaho?

St. Maries, Idaho has about 2,915 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Maries, Idaho?

The typical household in St. Maries, Idaho earns about $60,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Maries, Idaho expensive?

In St. Maries, Idaho, the median home is worth about $236,300, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in St. Maries, Idaho?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in St. Maries, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Maries, Idaho?

About 12.7% of people in St. Maries, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Maries, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Maries, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 473 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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