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Swan Valley

Idaho · 321 residents (2025 est.) · 11.606 sq mi
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Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $672,400. Despite a median home value of $672,400, the poverty rate sits 23% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

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

Total population
281
+32%since 2000
from 213 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
+6%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:321 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
891411942462991990201020202024Swan Valley
2024281
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$672,400
+329%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
9.4% rent
Vacancy rate
36.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(5)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(16)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(272)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.8%(22)
Diversity Score
8
+6%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+23%since 2000
from 26.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+19.5 ptssince 2011
from 46.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.8%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
−21.3 ptssince 2012
from 30.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.9%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 6.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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