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Swan Valley

Idaho · 321 residents (2025 est.) · 11.6 sq mi
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With 281 people, Swan Valley is a city in Idaho. Owners hold 91% of the housing stock. The typical home is worth $672,400, having more than tripled since 2000. 2% of people here were born outside the United States. The population is up 32% since 2000. There are 24 people per square mile.

At a glance
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 329%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

281
+32%since 2000
from 213 in 2000
321 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
24 / sq mi
+85%since 2009
from 13 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
42.7
+6%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
11.6 sq mi
Population, 19902024
8914119424629919902000201020202024Swan Valley
2024281
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.1%(6)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.7%(30)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410.3%(29)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.8%(5)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.3%(15)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411%(31)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4418.9%(53)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417.8%(50)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 646%(17)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.1%(34)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.9%(11)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$68,387
+269%since 2000
from $18,527 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.6%
+52.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
15.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.470
+8%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services13.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$672,400
+329%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
90.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
9.4% rent
36.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.60 people
+27%since 2009
from 2.05 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
34.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
60.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(5)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(272)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
8
+21%since 2009
from 6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.2%(9)
Ancestry
English17.4%(49)
German7.8%(22)
French5.3%(15)
Italian3.2%(9)
American2.8%(8)
Croatian1.4%(4)
Section 05

Education

43.4%
+40.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.7 min
+23%since 2000
from 26.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
72.4%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
19.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
66.2%
+19.5 ptssince 2011
from 46.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
63.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
5.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
35.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
50.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
9.3%
−21.3 ptssince 2012
from 30.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
18.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2013
from 7.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
92.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
89.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
96.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
3.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 6.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.7%(23)
Married78.3%(83)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married11.8%(13)
Married76.4%(84)
Widowed2.7%(3)
Divorced9.1%(10)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

18.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2013
from 7.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
48.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
8.9%
−17.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
14.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
26.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
55.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
40.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era26.7%(4)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War73.3%(11)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 15 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Swan Valley, Idaho?

Swan Valley, Idaho has about 281 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Swan Valley, Idaho expensive?

In Swan Valley, Idaho, the median home is worth about $672,400.

How educated are people in Swan Valley, Idaho?

About 43.4% of adults age 25 and over in Swan Valley, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Swan Valley, Idaho?

About 15.3% of people in Swan Valley, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Swan Valley, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Swan Valley, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 154 residents, a change of about 121 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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