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St. Maries

Idaho · 2,357 residents · 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 $47,532. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 17% 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 $157,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,357
−11%since 2000
from 2,652 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,986 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 2,234 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+7%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024St. Maries
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,532
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,054 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,012
+37%since 2000
from $16,745 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,900
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$682
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+47%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(2,159)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(54)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other2.2%(52)
Diversity Score12.6%(296)
Diversity Score
13
+179%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+39%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Maries, Idaho?

St. Maries, Idaho has about 2,357 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Maries, Idaho earns about $47,532 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 $157,900, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in St. Maries, Idaho?

About 17.3% 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 14.2% of people in St. Maries, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Maries, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Maries, Idaho has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 85 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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