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Stanley

Idaho · 124 residents (2025 est.) · 0.543 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 219 residents. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 73.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 73.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
99% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
319
+219%since 2000
from 100 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
587 / sq mi
+219%since 2000
from 184 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
73.1
+87%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:124 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
201011832653461990201020202024Stanley
2024319
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$32,009
+37%since 2000
from $23,303 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
98.8%
+83.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.006
−98%since 2010
from 0.300 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
98.8%
+49.9 ptssince 2000
from 48.9% in 2000
1.2% rent
Vacancy rate
42.9%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(97)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(319)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.1%
+51.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
99.2%
+82.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−63.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.7%
+21.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
Female
46.7%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−73.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
78.1%
+66.1 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−60.9 ptssince 2013
from 60.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+35.7 ptssince 2017
from 64.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2016
from 83.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2016
from 16.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanley, Idaho?

Stanley, Idaho has about 319 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Stanley, Idaho?

About 77.1% of adults age 25 and over in Stanley, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stanley, Idaho?

About 21.3% of people in Stanley, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanley, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanley, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 265 residents, a change of about 491 percent over that period.

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