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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Sun Valley

Idaho · 941 residents · 9.565 sq mi
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Sun Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $41,509. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 486 residents. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $371,900. Households here earn about 64% more than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

941
−34%vs 2000
vs 1,427 in 2000
1990 – 2025
98 / sq mi
−34%vs 2000
vs 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.5
−23%vs 2000
vs 47.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8571K1K2K2K1990201020202024Sun Valley
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,509
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$32,537
−36%vs 2000
vs $50,563 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$371,900
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $610,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$867
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,044 in 2000
US average: $450
71.9%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.9% in 2000
28.1% rent
9.0
+4%vs 2000
vs 8.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,277)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(102)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.1%(273)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(927)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(24)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.3%(12)
Diversity Score9.6%(90)
10
−50%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.9%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
94.2%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
13.9%
−10.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
+158%vs 2000
vs 8.2 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 Sun Valley, Idaho?

Sun Valley, Idaho has about 941 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Sun Valley, Idaho?

The typical household in Sun Valley, Idaho earns about $41,509 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sun Valley, Idaho expensive?

In Sun Valley, Idaho, the median home is worth about $371,900, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Sun Valley, Idaho?

About 51.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sun Valley, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sun Valley, Idaho?

About 14.7% of people in Sun Valley, 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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